Docusate use while Breastfeeding
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Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 30, 2019.
Docusate Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Docusate is minimally absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and therefore the drug is unlikely to be found in the maternal serum or breastmilk. Laxatives that are completely unabsorbed may be preferred.[2]
Drug 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
In a randomized, blinded trial, 35 postpartum breastfeeding patients received a laxative containing docusate in a dose of 120 mg daily in addition to danthron 100 mg daily. One patient stated that diarrhea occurred in her breastfed infant.[1] The diarrhea was most likely caused by the danthron.
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
Bisacodyl, Magnesium Hydroxide, Psyllium, Senna
References
1. Greenhalf JO, Leonard HS. Laxatives in the treatment of constipation in pregnant and breast-feeding mothers. Practitioner. 1973;210:259-63. PMID: 4570522
2. Lewis JH, Weingold AB and the 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. PMID: 2864852
Docusate Identification
Substance Name
Docusate
CAS Registry Number
10041-19-7
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Gastrointestinal Agents
Laxatives
Surface-Active Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
456
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