Is Menadione compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Menadione?

Menadione

December 1, 2004 (Very Low Risk)

We are working on a comment for this product.

Alternatives

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

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Menaphthone
  • Vitamin K3

Drug trade names

References

  1. Ares Segura S, Arena Ansótegui J, Díaz-Gómez NM; en representación del Comité de Lactancia Materna de la Asociación Española de Pediatría. La importancia de la nutrición materna durante la lactancia, ¿necesitan las madres lactantes suplementos nutricionales? [The importance of maternal nutrition during breastfeeding: Do breastfeeding mothers need nutritional supplements?] An Pediatr (Barc). 2015Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. Greer FR. Do breastfed infants need supplemental vitamins? Pediatr Clin North Am. 2001Abstract