Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch while Breastfeeding
What is Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch used for?
Purpose: Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet) Purpose Calcium carbonate 750 mg Antacid Simethicone 80 mg Antigas
Is Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?
Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch Breastfeeding Analsys
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:
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.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch?
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 Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch and have used it then do not panic as Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch, what to do?
Definitely, Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Reliefchews Tropical Punch 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