Docusate Sodium Liquid while Breastfeeding
What is Docusate Sodium Liquid used for?
Brief: Stool Softener
Is Docusate Sodium Liquid usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Docusate Sodium Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Docusate sodium while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 10041-19-7
Anionic surfactant that acts as an emollient laxative. It is also used to treat the retention of ear cerumen. It is minimally absorbed in the duodenum-jejunum and excreted in the bile. No problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were treated, except one case of diarrhea that was possibly due to other laxative medication took by the mother (Greenhalf 1973). The Institute at the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) consideres it to be compatible while breastfeeding (Mahadevan 2006).
Docusate Sodium Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Docusate sodium while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 10041-19-7
Docusate is minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and therefore the drug is unlikely to be found in the maternal serum or breastmilk. Laxatives that are completely unabsorbed may be preferred.[2]
I already used Docusate Sodium Liquid and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Docusate Sodium Liquid and have used it then do not panic as Docusate Sodium Liquid is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Docusate Sodium Liquid , is it safe?
Definitely, Docusate Sodium Liquid is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Docusate Sodium Liquid , will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Docusate Sodium Liquid
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Docusate Sodium 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