Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet while Breastfeeding
What is Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet used for?
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet 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.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet, what should I do?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet 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 doctor has prescribed me Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet, what should I do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Calcarea Carbonica | Oyster Shell Calcium Carbonate, Crude Pellet 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