Glycerol

Published 5 January 2016

Topics: Gastrointestinal disordersGlycerolSafety in Breastfeeding

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404833002

Lactation Safety Information

Rectal

Route

Rectal

Use when breastfeeding

Yes

Alternative

Bisacodyl; Sodium picosulfate

Comments

Likely to be degraded in mother’s GI tract

Used in infants >1 month

Therapeutic group summary

Safety in lactation: Laxatives

Reviewed

7 August 2020

Evidence link

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