CT Scan - Readicat (oral) & Omnipaque 300 (IV)

[Sandra]

BRR,

Readicat is just barium. It is rated an L1-no data-compatible. "It is not absorbed orally; therefore, none will enter the maternal milk compartment or cause harm to a breastfeeding infant. No interruption in breastfeeding is necessary. (Medications and Mothers' Milk database, Dr Thomas Hale PhD).

Omnipaque is rated an L2-limited data-probably compatible. Only 0.49-0.59% of your dose transfers into breast milk. "Based on kinetic data, the American College of Radiology suggests that it is safe for a mother to continue breastfeeding after receiving iodinated X-ray contrast media." (Medications and Mothers' Milk database, Dr Thomas Hale PhD).


Sandra Lovato R.N.
InfantRisk Center
806-352-2519

[BRR]

Hello,

I’m having a CT scan done in a couple of days. The oral contrast is called Readicat and the IV contrast is called Omnipaque (300 is the dosage). Are these safe for breastfeeding? My daughter is 22 months but still nurses frequently.