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Using laxatives during breastfeeding

24 October 2023Any laxative can be used during breastfeeding although prucalopride should be used with caution. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.

Factors to consider when using medicines following bariatric surgery (gastric bypass)

31 March 2022Guidance on the physiological changes after bariatric surgery that can affect the absorption of medicines and supplements.

The effect of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) on certain medicines

31 March 2022There is some evidence on the effect of bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) on specific medicines which may inform prescribing decisions for those patients.

High dose loperamide use in high stoma output or short bowel syndrome

11 January 2022This guidance explores the dosing and monitoring advice when using high dose loperamide to reduce high stoma output or in short bowel syndrome in adults.

Nausea and Vomiting: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Constipation: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of constipation in pregnancy

Heartburn and Dyspepsia: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of heartburn and dyspepsia in pregnancy

Haemorrhoids: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of haemorrhoids in pregnancy

Sodium content of medicines for indigestion and gastric disorders

26 October 2021List of effervescent, soluble, dispersible and other preparations for treating indigestion and gastric disorders that could contain high levels of sodium.

Sodium content of medicines for constipation and diarrhoea

26 October 2021List of effervescent, soluble, dispersible and other preparations for treating constipation and diarrhoea that could contain high levels of sodium.

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