Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray while Breastfeeding

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray used for?

· reduces underarm wetness

Brief: anti-perspirant

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray 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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Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray 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 Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray 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.

Not much monitoring required while using Axe Night Antiperspirant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray

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