Is Dexlansoprazole safe while breastfeeding?
Here is what NIH LactMed, the U.S. National Library of Medicine's authority on medicines and breastfeeding, reports about Dexlansoprazole. This is a summary of that source — not our own verdict.
Effects on the breastfed infant
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on milk supply
A retrospective claims database study in the United States found that users of proton pump inhibitors had an increased risk of gynecomastia.[ 1 ] A review article reported that a search of database from the European Pharmacovigilance Centre found 1 case of gynecomastia, no cases of galactorrhea, 1 cases of breast pain and 1 case of breast enlargement associated with dexlansoprazole. A search of the WHO global pharmacovigilance database found 2 cases of gynecomastia, no cases of galactorrhea, 4 cases of breast pain and 1 case of breast enlargement associated with dexlansoprazole.[ 2 ]
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.