Physiosol while Breastfeeding
Do you know that important immune protective proteins are present in breast milk? Breast milk also contains required vitamins, minerals, saturated and un saturated fats. These things are extremely important for development of healthy brain. If you are taking any medicine for short term or for the chronic reason then that passes in breast milk as well, that is why you should always check the drug with your health care provider. Here at DrLact we try to analyze drugs based on available researches and in this sheet we will present our analysis for Physiosol.

What is Physiosol used for?


PhysioSol Irrigation pH 7.4 is indicated for all general irrigation, washing and rinsing purposes which permit use of a sterile, nonpyrogenic electrolyte solution. PhysioSol Irrigation pH 7.4 is also indicated for use as an arthroscopic irrigating fluid with endoscopic instruments during arthroscopic procedures requiring distention and irrigation of the knee, shoulder, elbow or other bone joints. This solution is not indicated for use with electrosurgical instruments.

Is Physiosol usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Physiosol Contains 5 active ingredients that are Sodium chloride, Sodium acetate anhydrous, Sodium gluconate, Potassium chloride, Magnesium chloride. We do have breastfeeding analysis and safety rating of some of the active ingredients but unfortunately we do not have any information of some of active ingredients used. Below we have provided whatever information we do have. But please do not take any decision based on below provided information and contact your health care provider as this information is incomplete.

Physiosol Breastfeeding Analsys


Sodium chloride while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 7647-14-5

Sodium chloride either as cooking salt, or, as oral rehydration solution, or, as IV fluid, is entirely compatible with BF.

Sodium gluconate while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 7647-14-5

Sodium chloride either as cooking salt, or, as oral rehydration solution, or, as IV fluid, is entirely compatible with BF.

Potassium chloride while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 7447-40-7

Human milk has a potassium concentration of 13 meq/L, almost a half of rehydration solution content and a quarter of maximal IV recommended dose. Potassium supplementation does not alter milk concentration without increasing mother’s serum concentration, which is strictly limited from 3,5 to 5,5 meq/L.

Physiosol Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Magnesium chloride while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 3344-18-1

No information is available on the clinical use of magnesium citrate during breastfeeding. However, other magnesium salts have been studied. Intravenous magnesium sulfate increases milk magnesium concentrations only slightly. Oral absorption of magnesium by the infant is poor, so maternal magnesium citrate is not expected to affect the breastfed infant's serum magnesium. Magnesium citrate supplementation during pregnancy might delay the onset of lactation, but it can be taken during breastfeeding and no special precautions are required.

Physiosol and breastfeeding

I already used Physiosol and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

Not much study has been done on safety of Physiosol in breastfeeding and its ingredients. Even we do not have complete information about usage of Physiosol in breastfeeding so at this point a trained medical professional could be your best bet. If you observe anything abnormal with your baby please contact 911.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Physiosol, is it safe?

If your doctor considers Physiosol safe enough to prescribe for you that means its benefits should outweigh its known risks for you.


If I am using Physiosol, will my baby need extra monitoring?

We are not Sure, Please check with your healthcare provider or doctor.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Physiosol in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week