Is Auranofin safe while breastfeeding?
Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Auranofin. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.
Effects on the breastfed infant
Four infants reportedly have been breastfed during maternal gold therapy (including gold sodium thiomalate and gold aurothioglucose).[ 6 - 9 ] Transient facial edema occurred in an 18-month-old infant, 3 months after the mother's treatment stopped.[ 6 ] The reaction was possibly due to gold in the mother's milk ingested by the infant.
Effects on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Levels in milk
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.
Alternatives LactMed lists
Source: NIH LactMed (National Library of Medicine).
Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Never start, stop, or change a medicine while breastfeeding without confirming with your doctor.