Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid while Breastfeeding
What is Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid used for?
What are the risk associated with Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica 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.
Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Magnesium phosphate, dibasic trihydrate while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 7757-87-1
Ingested magnesium is not concentrated in the breast milk. Average natural concentration of magnesium in the milk is 31 mg / L (15 to 64 mg / L) which is barely affected by magnesium intake. Its low oral bioavailability makes the step to plasma infant from ingested breast milk is scarce, except in premature and immediate neonatal period that may be characterized by an increased intestinal absorption. Daily Magnesium needs for nursing mothers are estimated at 250 mg.Avoid chronic use or overuse.
What if I already have used Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica 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 Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Mag Phos | Magnesia Phosphorica 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