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A member asked:
Can i take lactulose syrup for constipation in pregnancy?
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Yes: This material remains in the digestive tract and will not enter your blood. Use during pregnancy is fine.
Answered 6/1/2021
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Yes: Provided that you coordinate with your doctor and your doctor is okay with it, there is not presently any known risk associated with lactulose while taken during pregnancy.
Answered 10/14/2019
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