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A member asked:

3 weeks postpartum. i've got constipation now, is metamucil safe to take? i'm breastfeeding too, so is it harmful for the baby?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Metamucil: Metamucil is perfectly okay to take while your are breastfeeding. You will not harm your baby either

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 8/14/2018

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

NO: It is not absorbed from the intestine, works locally

Dr Rutledge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/14/2018

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