Renagel Tablet Breastfeeding
Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Renagel Tablet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Renagel Tablet.

What is Renagel Tablet used for?


RENAGEL® Renagel is a Registered Trademark of Genzyme Corporation. (sevelamer hydrochloride) is indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. The safety and efficacy of Renagel in CKD patients who are not on dialysis have not been studied. Renagel® is a phosphate binder indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. (1)

Is Renagel Tablet usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Renagel Tablet contains Sevelamer hydrochloride as active ingredients, . We do not have safety rating of Sevelamer hydrochloride but we do have analysis of Sevelamer hydrochloride, which is used in manufacturing of Renagel Tablet. You can get a good idea about Renagel Tablet usage while breastfeeding by going through our detailed analysis as below.

Renagel Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Sevelamer hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 52757-95-6

Because sevelamer is not orally absorbed, sevelamer does not reach the breastmilk or adversely affect the breastfed infant after maternal administration. A suspension of sevelamer has been added directly to breastmilk to lower the phosphorus concentration of milk. This could be a useful maneuver for breastmilk use in infants with renal impairment; however, clinical use has not been reported. In addition to lowering average phosphorus content by 65% to over 80%, the calcium content of breastmilk was reduced by almost as much and the casein content also decreased somewhat. With sevelamer hydrochloride, the chloride content increased by 60% and the pH changed from 6.8 to 7.8, although pH appears to rebound over time.[1][2] Addition of large amounts of sevelamer to artificial formula also lowers the copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sulfur and zinc concentrations by about 20%.[3] Similar reductions might occur with breastmilk.


What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Renagel Tablet?

We are not completely sure about safety of Renagel Tablet in breastfeeding. We would suggest you to contact your doctor or health care provider and explain your situation with Renagel Tablet. If you observe anything abnormal with your baby please call 911 or contact emergency services in your area.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Renagel Tablet, is it safe?

If your doctor considers Renagel Tablet safe enough to prescribe for you that means its benefits outweigh its known risks.


If I am using Renagel Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not Sure, Please check with your doctor or lactation consultant.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Renagel Tablet in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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