Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet used for?
Brief: Antacid Antigas
Is Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?
Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Calcium carbonate while Breastfeeding
SafeVarious 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.
Dimethicone while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 9006-65-9
Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone). Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides. An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence (see info on Simethicone) At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely. See below the information of these related products:
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet?
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 Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet and have used it then do not panic as Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet, what to do?
Usage of Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Titralac Plus | Calcium Carbonate, Dimethicone 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