Is Ulcolax Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Ulcolax? Is Ulcolax safe for nursing mother and child? Does Ulcolax extracts into breast milk? Does Ulcolax has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Ulcolax influence milk supply or can Ulcolax decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Ulcolax lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Ulcolax is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Ulcolax is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Ulcolax does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Ulcolax 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 Ulcolax 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 Ulcolax usage in lactation
Ulcolax is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and its active metabolite, which is absorbed, is not detectable in breastmilk. Ulcolax can be taken during breastfeeding and no special precautions are required.
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