Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo while Breastfeeding

It is a well known fact that breastfeeding is best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk provides minerals, vitamins and antibodies in most acceptable format when they need it. Nutrition taken by mother passes to breast-milk and same thing applies to medicines taken by mothers. Not all drugs cause problem for baby but some do. Lets analyze if Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo is safe for baby while breastfed.

What is Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo used for?

to help prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff

Brief: Anti-dandruff

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo contains only one active ingredient that is Pyrithione zinc. We have analyzed the usage of Pyrithione zinc in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Pyrithione zinc poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Pyrithione zinc and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not much study has been done on Pyrithione zinc during breastfeeding however it�s known to get absorbed in skin in some extant (Less than 1%). Topical usage is not likely to cause much problem but it�s suggested to search for safer alternative.

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During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo comes in category of low risk drug.

Though Equate Green Apple 2 In 1 Dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.

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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