Alka-seltzer Heartburn while Breastfeeding
What is Alka-seltzer Heartburn used for?
Purpose: Active ingredients (in each tablet)...................................................................................Purpose Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg....................................................................................... Antacid Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg ..............................................................Antacid
Is Alka-seltzer Heartburn usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Alka-seltzer Heartburn Breastfeeding Analsys
Anhydrous citric acid while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 77-92-9
Product that is naturally found in most fruits, especially citrus ones, and which is industrially produced through fermentation of sugar by the fungus Aspergillus niger. It is used in medical compounds as effervescent, to treat intestinal affections, as antioxidant, as an agent for alkalizing urine and dissolution of urinary tract stones. In the food industry it is used as additive (E 330) due to its antioxidant, preservative and flavoring properties. Devoid of toxicity when used at appropriate doses.
Sodium bicarbonate while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 144-55-8
It is contained in preparations used for treatment of excessive gastric acidity, oral rehydration solutions and fluids for intravenous use that aim the correction of acute metabolic acidosis. Also used for long-standing treatment of chronic metabolic acidosis due to kidney malfunction. Oral bicarbonate solutions neutralize gastric acidity with production of Carbon Dioxide. The rest is absorbed by the gut. In the plasma, bicarbonate is kept at normal physiological range, with the excess eliminated by the kidney. Epithelial cells of the mammary gland regulate the entrance of sodium and bicarbonate into the mother's milk, with little effect on milk composition due to diet. Bicarbonate decreases secretion of Prolactin in cases of secondary Hyperprolactinemia due to metabolic acidosis, but does not affect production of the milk. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2002): compatible with breastfeeding
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Alka-seltzer Heartburn?
Alka-seltzer Heartburn is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Alka-seltzer Heartburn you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Alka-seltzer Heartburn, is it safe?
Definitely, Alka-seltzer Heartburn is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Alka-seltzer Heartburn, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Alka-seltzer Heartburn
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Alka-seltzer Heartburn 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