Last update: Dec. 26, 2017
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
We do not have alternatives for Sodium Sulfate since it is relatively safe.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it.
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Sodium Sulfate is also known as
Sodium Sulfate in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Sodium Sulfate in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - 2006 from United States of America
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Osmotic laxatives are often used to cleanse the bowel before medical procedures.
They base their action on the very little or nothing they are absorbed and by this means forcing the water to enter the intestine with the result of watery diarrhea.
At latest update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found.
Another laxative with similar estructure which is Sodium Picosulfate (see specific info) is not excreted into breast milk
Be aware of drinking enough fluids to avoid dehydration of the nursing mother who is already loosing water by producing about 1 liter of milk a day.
See below the information of this related product: