Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid while Breastfeeding
What is Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid used for?
What are the risk associated with Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Oyster shell calcium carbonate, crude while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 471-34-1
Various calcium salts (Acetate, Carbonate, Chloride, Citrate, Phosphate, Gluceptate, Glucobionato, Lactate, Laxctobionato Pidolate, Silicate) are used in the management of hypocalcemia, supplements for treating calcium deficiency states and antacids ( Carbonate and Silicate) Daily requirement of calcium during lactation are 1 g (1.3 g in children under 20 years).Calcium supplements in the diet does not affect the concentration of calcium in milk.Excessive intake of calcium is not good for health. During lactation, consumption of calcium should not exceed 2.5 g a day. WHO List of Essential Medicines 2002 states that it is compatible with breastfeeding.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Calc Carb | Calcarea Carbonica Liquid 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