Colace pregnancy category

What medicines are safe to use while breastfeeding? Stool softeners like Miralax or Dulcolax?

Acid blockers like Zantac or Pepcid?

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What about anti-inflammatory medications or antibiotics?

To help answer your questions, we put together a list of commonly used medications, along with safety considerations during breastfeeding. If you need additional information, the National Library of Medicine is an excellent resource concerning any additional medications.

We’ve also put together a great list of additional articles and resources covering the top breastfeeding issues.

1) Acid blockers (Zantac, Pepcid, Prilosec, Protonix, Nexium):  Acid blockers are not found in any significant levels in breast milk and are considered safe.

In fact, Pepcid and Zantac are commonly used by pediatricians for babies.

2) Stool softeners and laxatives (Miralax, Dulcolax, Colace, Surfak):  Stool softeners are safe because they are not absorbed through the intestines to any extent, and therefore are not found in brea

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