Last update: Dec. 1, 2004

Casanthranol

Low Risk for breastfeeding


Moderately safe. Probably compatible.
Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended.
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Stimulant, cathartic laxative drug that is irritant to intestinal mucosa. Chronic use or abuse may be a cause of hydroelectrolytic derangement in the mother and diarrhea in the infant. Safer laxative drugs are those bulk-inducing, osmotic, emollient or stool softener agents.

A balanced and fiber-rich diet, high fluid intake and physical exercise are of paramount importance to fight constipation.

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