Pantoprazole Sodium In 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Lower relative transfer — not a safety determination. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Relative Infant Dose (RID)
0.14%
✓ Verified
Milk-to-Plasma Ratio (M:P)
0.02
✓ Verified
Evidence Sources
RID Source
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). Pantoprazole. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; updated 2024 Oct 15.
LactMed Pantoprazole - LactMed reports a single 40 mg oral-dose study estimating infant exposure 0.14% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage; LactCheck displays RID 0.14%.
M:P Source
DailyMed. Pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, section 8.2 Lactation. Revised 2019 May.
DailyMed Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets - DailyMed reports a milk-to-plasma ratio of 0.022 at 2 hours after a single 40 mg oral pantoprazole dose; LactCheck displays M:P 0.022.
What This Means
Pantoprazole Sodium In 0.9% Sodium Chloride transfers only a very small amount (0.14%) of the maternal dose to your baby through breast milk. This may be considered compatible with breastfeeding, but individual clinical factors matter.
Important: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any medication while breastfeeding. Do not stop prescribed medications without medical advice.
Data source: Verified clinical data • LactCheck by Benevolence Labs