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CASRN: 34089-81-1
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of sodium ferric gluconate complex during breastfeeding. Ferrlecit contains 9 mg/mL of benzyl alcohol, which may enter breastmilk and be absorbed by the infant. An alternate intravenous drug with more published data available may be preferred. For additional information on iron use during breastfeeding, see the monograph on Iron Salts.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
CAS Registry Number
34089-81-1
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Ferric Compounds
Hematinics
Iron Compounds
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