The Basics
What is Cellulose and Citric Acid?
weight management
Brand names for Cellulose and Citric Acid
Plenity
How Cellulose and Citric Acid is classified
Appetite Depressants, Gastrointestinal Agents, Anti-Obesity Agents
Cellulose and Citric Acid During Pregnancy
Cellulose and Citric Acid pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Cellulose and Citric Acid while pregnant
N/A
Taking Cellulose and Citric Acid While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Cellulose and Citric Acid?
No data are available on cellulose and citric acid use during breastfeeding. However, the drug is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk. Cellulose and citric acid is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No data are available on cellulose and citric acid use during breastfeeding. However, the drug is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so it cannot enter the breastmilk. Cellulose and citric acid is acceptable to use during breastfeeding.
Possible effects of Cellulose and Citric Acid on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Cellulose and Citric Acid
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
