Hi my baby is 25days old. He s exclusively breastfeeding. I took 2 lactare tablets thrice daily (2-2-2) since second day of my delivery as suggested by my pediatrician as baby had dehydration on the second day due to lack of sufficient milk. After taking lactare and continuous feeding of baby my supply increases and I am exclusively breastfeeding him. And lactare tablet was stopped before I got discharged on 5the day as I got enough supply. Though my baby pee count is nearly 10 and poop count is 3 or 4 times a day, I started taking lactare capsules the same dosage since 10 days before because I had loose breast sometimes and baby feeds for more tym. I felt taking the capsules baby is taking less tym for feeding and my breast seems little heavier and full before feeding but not engorged and all seems okay. So taking the lactare capsules gives me more confidence about my supply. So is it okay to take the lactare capsules daily 2 capsules 3 times a day (2-2-2? Is it over dosage? Does it have any side effects taking 6 capsules a day,

Dr. Nikitha MurthyGynaecologist6yrs exp

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Yes, you can take. Slowly try to reduce the dose when you are confident so that you don't depend on it solely for milk production.  

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Dr. Sujata SinhaGynaecologist33yrs exp

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It is ok to take it for sometime but one cannot speak about side effects with cetainity. Anyhow you can continue with this supplement for sometime and make some dietary additions too. Correct feeding technique, good nutrition and supplements like calcium etc should be enough for your breast milk production for as long as required. But as of now, there is no harm in taking lactare. 

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Dr. Himani GuptaGynaecologist23yrs exp

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Hi, you should rely more on good nutrition and adequate sleep. That will work in long run.  

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Dr. Padma GandhamGynaecologist31yrs exp

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you take enough milk andnutrition there is no need of taking lactare cap continuously if the baby calm it shows enough nutrition.  

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Dr. Inthu MGynaecologist10yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user you can continue taking letter as long as you are ok with the milk supply is concern. It is right dosage and I don't think so you need to worry about the side effect because it is just a natural ingredient which is in there so you can increase the content of your milk supply by increasing garlic and more of dry fish in your diet if your non-vegetarian apart from that you can try eating a lot of protein rich food and also milk. As long as you don't have breast engorgement you can continue lactare and you can also add galact granules or lactohill for increase the milk secretion.  

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