Senna Liquid while Breastfeeding

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

Definitely, Senna Liquid is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

Q: If I am using Senna Liquid , will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Senna Liquid

Modern medicine has evolved so much so that sooner or later every breastfeeding mother needs to take it in one form or other. Medication that is present in mothers blood will transfer into her breast milk to some extent. Most drugs do so at low levels and pose no real risk to infants but then there are some exceptions. In This post will discuss whether Senna Liquid is safe in breast-feeding or not.

What is Senna Liquid used for?

•Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), •Generally produces bowel movement in 6-12 hours

Brief: Laxative

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

As per our analysis Senna Liquid contains only one ingredient and that is Sennosides. We have analyzed Sennosides and it seems to be safe to use Sennosides while breastfeeding, that means usage of Senna Liquid shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Sennosides usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

Senna Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys

Sennosides 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 Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Sennosides 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.

I am nursing mother and I have already used Senna Liquid, what should I do?

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 Senna Liquid and have used it then do not panic as Senna 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 Senna Liquid, is it safe?

Definitely, Senna Liquid is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

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

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Senna Liquid

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