Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet used for?
Brief: Bulk-forming laxative
Is using Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Calcium polycarbophil 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 already used Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
My health care provider has asked me to use Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet, what to do?
Definitely, Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Walgreen Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet 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