For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid and some common side effects associated with Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid.
What is Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid used for?
KALI CARB Wheezing
Brief: USES To relieve the symptoms of wheezing.
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Potassium carbonate is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Potassium carbonate it is safe to use Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Potassium carbonate usage in breastfeeding.
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS 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.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate 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.
My health care provider has asked me to use Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Kali Carbonicum | Potassium Carbonate 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