Last update: Jan. 29, 2017
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
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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Main tradenames from several countries containing Bisacodyl in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | < 5 | % |
Molecular weight | 361 | daltons |
Tmax | 4 - 10 | hours |
T1/2 | 16,5 | hours |
Theoretical Dose | 0 | mg/Kg/d |
Relative Dose | 0 | % |
Relat.Ped.Dose | 0 | % |
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - 2015 from United States of America
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A laxative which acts as stimulant in the intestine.
A low oral bioavailability due to minimal intestinal absorption that renders the plasma levels being very low would explain the non passage to breast milk observed (undetectable levels: Friedrich 2011).
On prevention or treating constipation, it is essential a balanced and rich-in-fiber diet along with a lot of fluids and physical exercise.