Frank, and Tom,
Do any of you have info on the safety of Lugol's solution (5% iodine I've
been told) during breastfeeding?
I have a patient whose mom has Grave's disease and the surgeon asked me
about this because he would like to give mom a 10 day course in December
prior to thyroid surgery. I'm thinking the baby will be 4 months old then.
Tom's 98-99 book doesn't address this drug directly other than strongly
cautioning about iodine use while nursing. Briggs 1994 edition says the AAP
considers iodine expectorants compatible.
Thanks for any help.
Rob
Rob Cordes, DO, FAAP, FACOP
general pediatrician
Wilkes Barre PA
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