Last update: Aug. 12, 2014

Mannitol

Very Low Risk for breastfeeding


Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.

Intravenously used it may produce osmotic diuresis. Also used as a osmotic laxative drug.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Mannitol since it is relatively safe.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
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Other names

Mannitol is also known as


Group

Mannitol belongs to this group or family:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Mannitol in its composition:

  • Levoplus™. Contains other elements than Mannitol in its composition
  • Multibionta Complex™. Contains other elements than Mannitol in its composition

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 182 daltons

References

  1. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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