Polyethylene Glycol and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

No published experience exists with polyethylene glycol during breastfeeding. However, the drug is very poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk in important amounts. No special precautions are required.[1]

Drug levels in milk and infant serum

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

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on lactation and breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternative drugs to consider

(Constipation) Bisacodyl, Docusate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Psyllium, Sodium Phosphate; (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Linaclotide, Lubiprostone, Plecanatide, Psyllium, Tenapanor

References

1. LewisJH WeingoldAB 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 2864852 PubMed