Refresh Optive Advanced while Breastfeeding
Do you know that important immune protective proteins are present in breast milk? Breast milk also contains required vitamins, minerals, saturated and un saturated fats. These things are extremely important for development of healthy brain. If you are taking any medicine for short term or for the chronic reason then that passes in breast milk as well, that is why you should always check the drug with your health care provider. Here at DrLact we try to analyze drugs based on available researches and in this sheet we will present our analysis for Refresh Optive Advanced.

What is Refresh Optive Advanced used for?


For the temporary relief of burning, irritation, and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. May be used as a protectant against further irritation.

Brief: Eye lubricant Eye lubricant Eye lubricant

Is Refresh Optive Advanced usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Refresh Optive Advanced Contains 3 active ingredients that are Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80. We do have breastfeeding analysis and safety rating of some of the active ingredients but unfortunately we do not have any information of some of active ingredients used. Below we have provided whatever information we do have. But please do not take any decision based on below provided information and contact your health care provider as this information is incomplete.

Refresh Optive Advanced Breastfeeding Analsys


Carboxymethylcellulose sodium while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 9000-11-7

We are working on a comment for this product.

Glycerin while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 56-81-5

Glycerin or glycerol is a normal component of human tissues. Involved in lipid and galactose synthesis which is metabolized to glucose or glycogen.It is found naturally in breast milk, with a highest concentration in colostrum. When it is used rectally as a laxative, has little or no absorption. It has been used in preterm infants. The oral or intravenous administration is rarely used (extracellular edema, intracranial hypertension, diagnosis of Meniere's disease). A short half-life span makes it compatible with breastfeeding in these rare cases.It also compatible with intraocular administration. It has been used in creams and gels to treat pain and cracks of nipple during lactation without clear results on effectiveness. In those cases it should be cleaned thoroughly with water before the next breast suckling to prevent it could be swallowed by the infant, since a high intestinal absorption may induce an increased plasma osmolality that can result in dehydration of the infant.


I already used Refresh Optive Advanced and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

Not much study has been done on safety of Refresh Optive Advanced in breastfeeding and its ingredients. Even we do not have complete information about usage of Refresh Optive Advanced in breastfeeding so at this point a trained medical professional could be your best bet. If you observe anything abnormal with your baby please contact 911.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Refresh Optive Advanced, is it safe?

If your doctor considers Refresh Optive Advanced safe enough to prescribe for you that means its benefits should outweigh its known risks for you.


If I am using Refresh Optive Advanced, will my baby need extra monitoring?

We are not Sure, Please check with your healthcare provider or doctor.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Refresh Optive Advanced 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