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CASRN: 616-91-1
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the use of acetylcysteine during breastfeeding. To avoid infant exposure, nursing mothers may consider pumping and discarding their milk for 30 hours after administration. Acetylcysteine is very minimally absorbed after inhalation, so breastfeeding can be continued and no special precautions are required.
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.
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Acetylcysteine
CAS Registry Number
616-91-1
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Lactation
- Antidotes
- Expectorants
- Free Radical Scavengers
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