Senna Pellet while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Senna Pellet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Senna Pellet.

What is Senna Pellet used for?

Condition listed above or as directed by the physician

Brief: USES Burning Piles

Is Senna Pellet usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Active ingredient in Senna Pellet is Senna leaf and based on our analysis of Senna leaf it appears that using Senna Pellet is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Senna leaf while breastfeeding.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Senna Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys

Senna leaf while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 8013-11-4

Indian Senna, Senna or Tinnevelly Senna. Shrub. Leaves, fruits, and flowers are used. It contains anthraquinones, naphtoquinones, flavonoids, mineral salts, polysaccharides (mucilage). Unproved effect: Irritant of intestine. Not absorbed by GI tract, laxative. American Academy of Pediatrics: Maternal Medication Usually Compatible With Breastfeeding. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.

Senna Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Senna leaf while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 8013-11-4

Although an early uncontrolled report using an old senna product found increased frequency of diarrhea in breastfed infants, several controlled studies using modern senna products found no effect on the infant. Usual doses of senna are acceptable to use during breastfeeding.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Senna Pellet?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Senna 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.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Senna Pellet, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Senna Pellet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

If I am using Senna Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Senna 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