Last update Jan. 9, 2023

Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate

Low Risk

Possibly safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

Anionic tensioactive substance with esclerosing properties. Structurally similar to sodium lauryl sulfate. It is used in the treatment of varicose veins. Intravenous administration.

At the date of the last update we did not find any published data on its excretion in breast milk.

Like others sclerosing products used to treat varices it does not trespass into the blood stream in significative amounts nor the breast milk when applied properly.

Some authors advise waiting to breastfeed "a few hours" after the procedure. (Hale)

Alternatives

  • Macrogol Lauril Ether (Possibly safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.)

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Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 316 daltons
pKa -1.1 -

References

  1. Hale TW. Medications & Mothers' Milk. 1991- . Springer Publishing Company. Available from https://www.halesmeds.com Consulted on March 17, 2022 Full text (link to original source)
  2. AEMPS. Tetradecilsulfato de sodio Ficha técnica. 2021 Full text (in our servers)

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