Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Picosulfato sodico? Is Picosulfato sodico safe for nursing mother and child? Does Picosulfato sodico extracts into breast milk? Does Picosulfato sodico has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Picosulfato sodico influence milk supply or can Picosulfato sodico decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Picosulfato sodico lactation summary

Picosulfato sodico is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Picosulfato sodico is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Picosulfato sodico is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Picosulfato sodico does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Picosulfato sodico 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 Picosulfato sodico usage in lactation

Stimulant of the intestine and laxative drug through irritation of mucosa which is similar to bisacodyl. Its low oral bioavailability with minimal intestinal absorption causes plasma levels to be very low, that explains the observed failure of excretion into breast milk (undetectable levels).Authorized for use in infants from age one month old. To prevent or treat constipation is essential to have a balanced and fiber-rich diet, with a lot of fluids and exercise.

Answer by DrLact: About Picosulfato sodico usage in lactation

Picosulfato sodico is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and its active metabolite, which is absorbed, is not detectable in breastmilk. Picosulfato sodico can be taken during breastfeeding and no special precautions are required.
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