Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel.

What is Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel used for?

decreases perspiration reduces wetness

Brief: Antiperspirant

Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Aluminum chlorohydrate in breastfeeding.

Aluminum chlorohydrate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Penetration of aluminum chlorohydrate following dermal application is minimal, with the rate being around 0.01% and up to 0.06% in pre-damaged skin however there are abundant controversy about its carcinogenic capability. Until more information is available, a moderate use of the deodorant may be advisable during breastfeeding, avoiding those containing bisphenol, parabens and fragrance or excessive perfume, and do not apply them close to the breast and/or on the breast to prevent them being ingested by the infant.

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Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel 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 Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel 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.

Not much monitoring required while using Foot Saver | Antiperspirant Gel

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