Question

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

Picoprep lactation summary

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

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