Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution while Breastfeeding
What is Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution used for?
Brief: Topical Analgesic
What are the risk associated with Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution Breastfeeding Analsys
Capsaicin while Breastfeeding
Low RiskCAS Number: 404-86-4
Capsaicin is an oleoresin contained in ripe and dry fruits of hot peppers. It is used for seasoning food and as medicine for topical analgesia in the form of creams, gels or patches. A low absorption into plasma (very low levels or undetectable in plasma) and rapid clearance make it highly unlikely the passage of significant amount toward breast milk. Do not apply on the chest or thoroughly clean it off before breastfeeding.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution?
During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution comes in category of low risk drug.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution, is it safe?
Though Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.
If I am using Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Painbloc24 | Capsaicin 0.25% Solution 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