The laxative is called dulcolax and ingredient bisacodyl USP &each pill is 5mg...
Breastfeeding - Can I take dulcolax (laxative) while still somewhat nursing my 12month old son?
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- 6 Jun 2011 by curie17066
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- dulcolax, bisacodyl, breastfeeding, laxative
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suzanne667 Jun 2011
There are no data on the excretion of dulcolax into human milk.
http://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/bisacodyl.html
Bulk-forming ,stool softening or osmotic laxatives such as Metamucil, Colace or Lactulose are considered safer than stimulant laxatives (dulcolax) when breast feeding.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor for more advice.
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