Drugs containing Polyethylene Glycol: MiraLAX, GlycoLax, ClearLax, GaviLAX, PEG3350, Purelax, HalfLytely and Bisacodyl, SunMark ClearLax, Gialax, HealthyLax, Show all 12 »Rhinase Lubricating Nasal Mist, Rhinase Soothing Nasal Gel
Polyethylene Glycol Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
No published experience exists with polyethylene glycol during breastfeeding. However, the drug is very poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk in important amounts. No special precautions are required.[1]
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Lewis JH, Weingold AB., Committee of FDA-Related Matters American College of Gastroenterology. The use of gastrointestinal drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Am J Gastroenterol. 1985;80:912–23. [PubMed: 2864852]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Polyethylene Glycol
CAS Registry Number
25322-68-3
Drug Class
Breastfeeding
Lactation
Milk, Human
Gastrointestinal Agents
Laxatives
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