CASRN: 2338-05-8
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Iron is a normal component of human milk. Studies on various forms of iron indicate that breastmilk levels are not increased greatly after exogenous administration. No special precautions are necessary. 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
Ferric Citrate
CAS Registry Number
2338-05-8
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Ferric Compounds
Hematinics
Iron Compounds
Minerals
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Publication Details
Publication History
Last Revision: January 15, 2024.
Copyright
Attribution Statement: LactMed is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Publisher
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda (MD)
NLM Citation
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; 2006-. Ferric Citrate. [Updated 2024 Jan 15].