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Is Taking Biotin During Breastfeeding Safe For The Child?

HI Doc, i have started taking 5000 mcg biotin 1 pill daily at night for my severe hair fall since 3 days. i occasionally breastfeed my 1 1/2 YR OLD baby [once at night] is it ok or should i stop taking the pill. is there any bad effects on my baby if i take that much dosage of biotin? kindly help.
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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No side effects are expected on baby.
One feed at night is not going to lead to ant side effects.
ope you have seen some dermatologist to make exact diagnosis of hair fall.
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Is Taking Biotin During Breastfeeding Safe For The Child?

No side effects are expected on baby. One feed at night is not going to lead to ant side effects. ope you have seen some dermatologist to make exact diagnosis of hair fall.