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Which medication is safe during breastfeeding for constipation. i take colace (docusate sodium) and it's not effective doesn't work?
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Constipation: milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) is an effective and safe treatment for constipation while you are breastfeeding.
Answered 1/9/2020
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