Can you breastfeed with lactulose?

Breastfeeding women can usually breastfeed with Lactulose, and there are generally no adverse effects associated with its use at the recommended dosage, so there is no need for undue concern. Lactulose is a disaccharide composed of galactose and fructose, generally a yellowish, clear, viscous syrupy product, currently used in clinical practice for the treatment of chronic or habitual constipation, to maintain smooth stools, relieve constipation symptoms, regulate the physiological rhythms of the colon, but also for the treatment and prevention of hepatic coma in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Lactulose can be almost not absorbed by the body, it will arrive at the colon in the prototype state, and can be completely or partially metabolized after being decomposed by intestinal flora, and the metabolism process does not pass through breast milk. Therefore, breastfeeding women who take lactulose will not have an effect on breast milk, you can breastfeed normally, the baby drink milk generally have no symptoms of discomfort. Lactulose, although not affecting the baby, is not recommended for long-term use or overdose. Short-term follow the doctor’s advice to take 1-2 days can relieve symptoms, the dose is too high may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, at this time to stop the drug can relieve the symptoms. Avoid taking the drug at the same time with other laxatives to avoid drug interactions and adverse effects. In addition, after taking the drug, if the constipation symptoms have not been relieved, but also need to communicate with the doctor to adjust the medication, or check for organic problems in the digestive system.