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CASRN: 8063-16-9
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
Few data are available on psyllium use during breastfeeding. However, the drug is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk. Psyllium is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.[1,2]
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
Twenty postpartum mothers were given a laxative containing 2.7 grams of plantango (psyllium) and senna equivalent to 15 mg of sennosides a and b daily on days 2 to 4 postpartum. Of the 11 infants who were breastfed (extent not stated), none had any loose stools.[3]
Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
(Constipation) Bisacodyl, Docusate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate; (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Linaclotide, Lubiprostone, Plecanatide, Prucalopride, Tenapanor
References
- 1.
- Lewis JH, Weingold AB., Committee of FDA-Related Matters American College of Gastroenterology. The use of gastrointestinal drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Am J Gastroenterol. 1985;80:912–23. [PubMed: 2864852]
- 2.
- Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1998;14:259–62. [PubMed: 10205441]
- 3.
- Faber P, Strenge-Hesse A. Relevance of rhein excretion into breast milk. Pharmacology. 1988;36 Suppl 1:212–20. [PubMed: 3368521]
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Psyllium
CAS Registry Number
8063-16-9
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- Antigenic and allergenic analysis of psyllium seed components.[J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1992]Antigenic and allergenic analysis of psyllium seed components.Arlian LG, Vyszenski-Moher DL, Lawrence AT, Schrotel KR, Ritz HL. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1992 Apr; 89(4):866-76.
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- Review Psyllium fibre and the metabolic control of obese children and adolescents.[J Physiol Biochem. 2003]Review Psyllium fibre and the metabolic control of obese children and adolescents.Moreno LA, Tresaco B, Bueno G, Fleta J, Rodríguez G, Garagorri JM, Bueno M. J Physiol Biochem. 2003 Sep; 59(3):235-42.
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