Simethicone use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Simethicone: Mylanta, Maalox, Gas-X, Tums Plus, Maalox Plus, Phazyme, Mylicon, Maalox Anti-Gas, Gelusil, Almacone, Show all 111 »
Simethicone Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Although no data are available on the use of simethicone during breastfeeding, it is known that simethicone is not absorbed orally. Therefore, it cannot be transferred to breastmilk. It is also used safely in breastfed infants.[1][2] No special precautions are required.
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.
References
1. Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1998;14:259-62. PMID: 10205441
2. Savino F, Pelle E, Palumeri E et al. Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone in the treatment of infantile colic: a prospective randomized study. Pediatrics. 2007;119:e124-30. PMID: 17200238
Simethicone Identification
Substance Name
Simethicone
CAS Registry Number
8050-81-5
Drug Class
Antifoaming Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
536
Last Revision Date
20130907
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