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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Can I Take Milk Of Magnesia While Breastfeeding

Health Encyclopedia: Gerd, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications

Medications


Antacids neutralize digestive acids and are the primary drugs for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucous secretion. Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild symptoms. Despite the many brands, the...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Everybody Poops
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...time with limited success.   Then there is good old Milk of Magnesia.  My doctor initially... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...Peri-Colace (docusate and casanthranol) Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Suppositories The patient... Read more »

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06/18/07 #5 - Hydrocodone for headaches & Migraines while breastfeeding?
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Full Question: I take hydrocodone for stress/migraine headaches. I am currently breastfeeding... Read more »

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Black Women and Breast Cancer
By Beth Brophy , Health Expert

From Washington Post, 6-23-07: Black Women Hit by Drug-Resistant Breast Cancer: Scientists Look at... Read more »

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Coffee for Babies?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...worsen nausea, sleeplessness and mood swings.   Breast feeding Mother's milk is the healthiest... Read more »

Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Medications
...in the form of magnesium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, and, most commonly, magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia). The major side effect of these magnesium compounds is diarrhea.Calcium.... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer: Causes
CausesAbout 20,180 new cases of ovarian cancer are expected in the United States in 2006. Evidence suggests that the incidence of ovarian cancer is declining. The average age for the onset of ovarian... Read more »
Vitamins: Introduction
...Requirements are as follows:The RDA for folic acid prior to conception and during pregnancy is 400 mcg.During breast feeding between 260 and 280 mcg is recommended.The following vitamins may have... Read more »
Anemia: Risk Factors
Although nutritional iron-deficiency anemia has declined in industrialized nations, it affects an estimated 2 billion people worldwide. Even in the U.S., iron deficiency is the most... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Complications
Prompt treatment with antibiotics is very effective in curing Lyme disease in nearly all infected people, including children. A 2003 study showed that the long-term outcome of patients... Read more »

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