Milk Of Magnesia Suspension while Breastfeeding
What is Milk Of Magnesia Suspension used for?
Brief: Saline laxative
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Milk Of Magnesia Suspension. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
Milk Of Magnesia Suspension Breastfeeding Analsys
Magnesium hydroxide while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 1309-42-8
Ingested Magnesium does not concentrate into breast milk.. Naturally occurring, the mean Magnesium concentration in the milk is 31 mg/L (range 15 – 64 mg/L) and not affected by the ingestion of Magnesium. Because of a low oral bioavailability the pass from the breast milk toward the infant's plasma is hampered, except in premature and newborn infants who may exhibit a higher intestinal absorption due to an increased permeability. Avoid chronic or excessive use. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines 2002: Magnesium hydroxide is compatible with breastfeeding.
Milk Of Magnesia Suspension Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Magnesium hydroxide while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 1309-42-8
A study on the use of magnesium hydroxide during breastfeeding found no adverse reactions in breastfed infants. Intravenous magnesium increases milk magnesium concentrations only slightly. Oral absorption of magnesium by the infant is poor, so maternal magnesium hydroxide is not expected to affect the breastfed infant's serum magnesium. Magnesium hydroxide supplementation during pregnancy might delay the onset of lactation, but it can be taken during breastfeeding and no special precautions are required.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Milk Of Magnesia Suspension?
As usage of Milk Of Magnesia Suspension is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Milk Of Magnesia Suspension else no further action is required.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Milk Of Magnesia Suspension, is it safe?
Definitely, Milk Of Magnesia Suspension is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Milk Of Magnesia Suspension, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Milk Of Magnesia Suspension
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Milk Of Magnesia Suspension 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