Last update: Aug. 12, 2014
Moderately safe. Probably compatible.
Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended.
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We do not have alternatives for British-Anti-Lewisite.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
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Thank you for helping to protect and promote breastfeeding.
British-Anti-Lewisite is also known as Dimercaprol. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine from United States of America
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Chelating drug used for deintoxication of arsenic, gold, mercury or lead. Recommended dosage for children is available.
Lying on the type of intoxication has occurred breastfeeding should be stopped. Breast milk should be pumped out and dispose while the deintoxication process is going on.
Avoid in patients with G-6-P dehydrogenase deficiency, premature or newborn babies.
Not commercially available in Spain.