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Breast Feeding. On Lactare To Increase Breast Milk. Safe?

hi, am akila i had 1 month old boy baby.i used lactare capsules to increase my breast milk . my question is, is this capsule is safe ? can i use for prolong period? iam using 3 capsules per day. some of my friends says it is not safe to use lactare for prolong period and it lead to many side effects? help me to know about the truth? can i continue this tablet?
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Lactare contains herbal granules like asparagus and ipomoea etcetera. This is not FDA approved. But, I have been using it in many patients with low milk supply.

It is very good in increasing milk and till date all of us in my institute have never come across any adverse effects.

It is advised to use it for 7 to 10 days and after that milk increases and then sustains itself, so the dose is only for 7 to 10 days.

I do not prescribe it for long periods. So take it to initiate milk production. Shatavari granules are another herbal remedy that are very effective.

Also drink plenty of milk and water and do not get stressed as stress decreases milk.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Madhuri N Bagde
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Breast Feeding. On Lactare To Increase Breast Milk. Safe?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lactare contains herbal granules like asparagus and ipomoea etcetera. This is not FDA approved. But, I have been using it in many patients with low milk supply. It is very good in increasing milk and till date all of us in my institute have never come across any adverse effects. It is advised to use it for 7 to 10 days and after that milk increases and then sustains itself, so the dose is only for 7 to 10 days. I do not prescribe it for long periods. So take it to initiate milk production. Shatavari granules are another herbal remedy that are very effective. Also drink plenty of milk and water and do not get stressed as stress decreases milk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Madhuri N Bagde