Can I use lactulose syrup in pregnancy? I m 8 months pregnant?

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21 Dec 2010

Lactulose has been used in pregnant women. It has the following warning from the FDA

Lactulose Pregnancy Warnings

Lactulose has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Lactulose should only be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.

http://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/lactulose.html

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