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Re: BREASTFEEDING AND OTC MEDS

From: Robert Radnich, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:05:10 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 31 Mar 1998, Amanda wrote: >

Most of the stool softeners are not absorbed and are safe to use when nursing. This would include the fiber products such as Metamucil/Citrucel and capsules such as Colace/Surfac. Some of the products that are sold as softeners also have laxatives added - be careful. Might also consider a lubricant such as mineral oil. The hemorrhoidal creams/suppositories are also OK to use.

>Since my sons birth 2 months ago I have experienced hemorrhoids that are
>very painful after a BM. When I was discharged from the hospital the
>nurse suggested I take a stool softener but the first time I did it
>seemed my son had diarrhea so I discontinued using it. Could I have
>passed the active ingredients in my breast milk? The package indicated
>breastfeeding mothers should not take it. Is there a certain brand/type
>that is safe?

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R.H. Radnich,MD,FACOG
OB/GYN Associates of Dover
540 S. Governors Ave.
Dover, Delaware 19904



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