Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel while Breastfeeding

It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel and whether its safe to use Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel while nursing or not.

What is Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel used for?

to help reduce bacteria on the skin

Purpose: XtraCare (oil-free) foaming facial cleanser medicated to kill problem-causing bacteria without overdrying Compare to Clean & Clear® Foaming Facial Cleanser 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) oil free foaming facial cleanser

Is using Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

As Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel is made of only Triclosan, and Triclosan is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Triclosan and Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Triclosan and Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Triclosan is used in a variety of common household products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants, and hand sanitizers. It is also used in health care settings in surgical scrubs and personnel hand washes. Triclosan has been found in human serum, urine, and breast milk. Triclosan is capable of impacting microbiome diversity of infants. As not much study has been done hence its recommended to avoid this product in breastfeeding.

Note: Study and data for external use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Triclosan passing orally in Infants.

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We have already established that Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel then there must be good reason for that as Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Xtracare Foaming Facial Cleanser | Triclosan Gel and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

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