Is Hillcolax Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Hillcolax? Is Hillcolax safe for nursing mother and child? Does Hillcolax extracts into breast milk? Does Hillcolax has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Hillcolax influence milk supply or can Hillcolax decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Hillcolax lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Hillcolax is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Hillcolax is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Hillcolax does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Hillcolax safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.
Answer by Dr. Ru: About Hillcolax usage in lactation
A laxative which acts as stimulant in the intestine. A low oral bioavailability due to minimal intestinal absorption that renders the plasma levels being very low would explain the non passage to breast milk observed (undetectable levels: Friedrich 2011). On prevention or treating constipation, it is essential a balanced and rich-in-fiber diet along with a lot of fluids and physical exercise.
Answer by DrLact: About Hillcolax usage in lactation
Hillcolax is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and its active metabolite, which is absorbed, is not detectable in breastmilk. Hillcolax can be taken during breastfeeding and no special precautions are required.
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