Psyllium use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Psyllium: Metamucil, Reguloid, Fiber Capsules, Laxative Natural, Konsyl, Metamucil Smooth Texture, Fiber Therapy, Konsyl-D, Metamucil Original Texture Regular, Laxmar Orange, Show all 42 »Laxmar, Perdiem Fiber Powder, Fiberall, Metamucil Unflavored Coarse Milled Original Texture, Laxmar Sugar Free, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Unflavored Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Berry Burst Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Metamucil Plus Calcium, Metamucil Pink Lemonade Smooth Texture Sugar-Free, Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber, Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber Sugar-free, Syllact, Konsyl Orange Sugar-free, Perdiem, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Cilium, Natural Fiber Therapy, Fiber Eze, Genfiber, Serutan, Hydrocil, Alramucil, Xyralid RC, Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy, Konsyl-Orange, Konsyl for Kids, V-Lax, Modane Bulk, Syllamalt, SennaPrompt
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Psyllium Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Few data are available on psyllium use during breastfeeding. However, the drug is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk. Psyllium is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1,2]
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
Twenty postpartum mothers were given a laxative containing 2.7 grams of plantango (psyllium) and senna equivalent to 15 mg of sennosides a and b daily on days 2 to 4 postpartum. Of the 11 infants who were breastfed (extent notstated), none had any loose stools.[3]
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
References
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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]
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Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1998;14:259–62. [PubMed: 10205441]
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Faber P, Strenge-Hesse A. Relevance of rhein excretion into breast milk. Pharmacology. 1988;36 Suppl 1:212–20. [PubMed: 3368521]
Substance Identification
CAS Registry Number
8063-16-9
Drug Class
Breast Feeding
Lactation
Cathartics
Gastrointestinal Agents
Laxatives
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