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Is It Safe To Take Lactitol During Pregnancy?

I was given Fiber-gel to take by the dr as she believes I have IBS, I am also 14 weeks pregnant. It took me half hour to drink it yesterday and then I brought it all back up as I was heaving and cannot drink things that have bits in in ie. Orange juice with bits, A Pharmacy said there is a syrup called lactitol which i can take when given advice by dr, can you advise please
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thankyou for contacting HCM.
I read your query carefully.
Yes, It can be used during pregnancy.
There is no harm because it is absorbed in very less amount.

I would like to advise you:-
>One mild laxative, considered to be safe to take during pregnancy, is milk of magnesia
>A bulk-producing agent like Metamucil. >Lastly, a stool softener, which contains docusate, to reduce constipation.
Regarding diet
Take bowel of fruits daily .
Take fiber diet.
Take lot of water.

Hopefully this answers your question.
Do not hesitate in writting to us again.
Wish you good health.
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Is It Safe To Take Lactitol During Pregnancy?

Hi, Thankyou for contacting HCM. I read your query carefully. Yes, It can be used during pregnancy. There is no harm because it is absorbed in very less amount. I would like to advise you:- One mild laxative, considered to be safe to take during pregnancy, is milk of magnesia A bulk-producing agent like Metamucil. Lastly, a stool softener, which contains docusate, to reduce constipation. Regarding diet Take bowel of fruits daily . Take fiber diet. Take lot of water. Hopefully this answers your question. Do not hesitate in writting to us again. Wish you good health.