Breast milk is superior in nutrition, It provides resistance against infections and allergies, It is naturally sterile. Despite all the advantages of breastfeeding some mothers choose to pause the breastfeeding in fear of harmful effects of medicines passing in breast milk. Are you wondering about breastfeeding and using Mannitol Irrigant ? Know what is Mannitol Irrigant and how it can affect your breast milk and whether Mannitol Irrigant is safe for your kid or not.
What is Mannitol Irrigant used for?
5% Mannitol is indicated for use as a urologic irrigation fluid for transurethral prostatic resection and other transurethral surgical procedures.
Is Mannitol Irrigant usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Mannitol is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Mannitol Irrigant, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Mannitol it is safe to use Mannitol Irrigant while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Mannitol usage in breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers Caution should be exercised when 5% Mannitol Irrigation is administered to a nursing woman.
Mannitol Irrigant Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 69-65-8
Intravenously used it may produce osmotic diuresis. Also used as a osmotic laxative drug.
What if I already have used Mannitol Irrigant?
Mannitol Irrigant is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Mannitol Irrigant you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Mannitol Irrigant, is it safe?
Definitely, Mannitol Irrigant is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Mannitol Irrigant, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Mannitol Irrigant
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Mannitol Irrigant 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