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 Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch while breast-feeding.
What is Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch used for?
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older: clean and dry affected area remove patch from film apply to affected area no more than 3 to 4 times daily do not wear patch more than 8 hours children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Purpose: Uses For temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles & joints associated with: Simple Backache Arthritis Strains Bruises Sprains
What are the risk associated with Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch contains only one active ingredient that is Capsaicin. We have analyzed the usage of Capsaicin in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Capsaicin poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.
Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch Breastfeeding Analsys
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.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch, what should I do?
Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch so you should inform him based on your convenience.
My health care provider has asked me to use Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch, what to do?
Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.
If I am using Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Coralite Medicated Heat | Capsaicin Patch 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