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Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) laxative ok to take while breastfeeding?
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Yes: This osmotic agent stays in the gut of the mom and does not enter the breast milk to any significant degree. It can be used as needed without effecting the infant.
Answered 11/1/2020
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