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Is domperidone safe for milk production

2024-05-29 11:50:51
I got my c section before 1 week and have low milk production. I consultanted lactation consultant and they suggested domperidone 2 tabs 3 times a day. Just wanted to check if those are really effective and safe as those are seems for nausea.
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Domperidone is a galactogogues( increase milk production ) by increasing level of prolactin hormone( milk producing hormone).

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Yes they are used for nausea and enhancing  milk production both

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