Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet used for?
Is Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys
Calcium sulfide 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 if I already have used Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet 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 Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Hepar Sulph Calc Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hepar Sulph Calc 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