Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release while Breastfeeding
What is Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release used for?
Brief: Acid reducer
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release Breastfeeding Analsys
Omeprazole while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 73590-58-6
High plasma protein binding makes excretion into breast milk to be insignificant. No side effects were observed in breastfed infants of treated mothers. Shown to be labile in acid-pH environment must be administered in the form of micro-granules within an enteric-coated capsule. Any small quantity reaching the infant's stomach would be readily inactivated. Hyperprolactinemia and Galactorrhea have been reported.
Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Omeprazole while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 73590-58-6
Limited information indicates that maternal omeprazole doses of 20 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.
What if I already have used Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release?
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 Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release and have used it then do not panic as Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My doctor has prescribed me Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release, what should I do?
Definitely, Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Omeprazole Magnesium 20.6mg Capsules Capsule, Delayed Release 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