Drugs in lactation Source: LactMed

Simethicone and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

Although no data are available on the use of simethicone during breastfeeding, it is not absorbed orally. Therefore, it cannot be transferred to breastmilk. It is also used safely given directly to infants.[1,2] No special precautions are required.

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.

References

  1. Hagemann TM. Gastrointestinal medications and breastfeeding. J Hum Lact 1998;14:259–62.10205441 PubMed
  2. Savino F, Pelle E, Palumeri E, et al. Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone in the treatment of infantile colic: A prospective randomized study. Pediatrics 2007;119:e124–30.17200238 PubMed

Source: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NCBI Bookshelf. Check LactMed for the most recent revision.

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