Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet used for?
Brief: Bulk-Forming Laxative (equivalent to polycarbophil 500mg)
What are the risk associated with Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
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.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil 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 Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet and have used it then do not panic as Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet 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 Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet, is it safe?
Definitely, Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Fiber Lax | Calcium Polycarbophil Tablet
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of 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