Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Calcitriol Ointment while breast-feeding.
What is Calcitriol Ointment used for?
Calcitriol Ointment is a vitamin D analog indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in adults 18 years and older. (1) 1.1 Indication Calcitriol Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in adults 18 years and older. 1.2 Limitations of Use Calcitriol Ointment should not be applied to the eyes, lips, or facial skin.
17.1 Instructions for Use This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. This medication is to be applied only to areas of the skin affected by psoriasis, as directed. It should be gently rubbed into the skin so that no medication remains visible.
Is Calcitriol Ointment usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Calcitriol is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Calcitriol Ointment, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Calcitriol it is safe to use Calcitriol Ointment while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Calcitriol usage in breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether calcitriol is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Calcitriol Ointment is administered to a nursing woman.
Calcitriol Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 32222-06-3
Daily allowance of Vitamin D for the breastfeeding woman is 400 IU per day which may be attained by a comprehensive and balanced diet. When treated do not exceed 6.400 IU per day and, if prolonged used, check-up for mother’s and child’s calcemia.A balanced and comprehensive diet make it vitamin supplementation useless. See below the information of these related products:
Calcitriol Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
CAS Number: 32222-06-3
Calcitriol is the normal physiologically active form of vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. Limited data indicate that its use in nursing mothers in appropriately adjusted doses does not affect the breastfed infant. If calcitriol is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. Calcitriol and calcium dosage requirements are usually reduced during lactation in women with hypoparathyroidism.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the administration of a minimum of 400 IU of vitamin D daily to all infants, children and adolescents.[9]
I am nursing mother and I have already used Calcitriol Ointment, what should I do?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Calcitriol Ointment and have used it then do not panic as Calcitriol Ointment is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Calcitriol Ointment, is it safe?
Usage of Calcitriol Ointment is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Calcitriol Ointment, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Calcitriol Ointment in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week