Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream while Breastfeeding
What is Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream used for?
Brief: Skin protectant
Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?
Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream Breastfeeding Analsys
Zinc cation while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 1314-13-2
It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream, 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 Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream and have used it then do not panic as Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream 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 Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream, is it safe?
Definitely, Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Secura Protective | Zinc Oxide Cream 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