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  • Female
  • 27 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been dealing with bleeding piles and I'm currently breastfeeding my baby. Is it safe for me to use lactulose solution? Could it have any effects on my baby?

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Lactulose solution is generally considered safe during breastfeeding, as it is not absorbed into the bloodstream and therefore unlikely to pass into breastmilk

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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