Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo while Breastfeeding

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 Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo ? Know what is Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo and how it can affect your breast milk and whether Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo is safe for your kid or not.

What is Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo used for?

helps prevent recurrence of flaking and itching associated with dandruff.

Brief: Anti-dandruff

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/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 Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/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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Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo 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 Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/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.

Not much monitoring required while using Head And Shoulders Green Apple | Pyrithione Zinc Lotion/shampoo

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