Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution 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 Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution.

What is Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution used for?

For handwashing to decrease bacteria on the skin.

Brief: Antiseptic

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution? How long does it stays in breast milk?

As Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution is made of only Triclosan, and Triclosan is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Triclosan and Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Triclosan and Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Triclosan is used in a variety of common household products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants, and hand sanitizers. It is also used in health care settings in surgical scrubs and personnel hand washes. Triclosan has been found in human serum, urine, and breast milk. Triclosan is capable of impacting microbiome diversity of infants. As not much study has been done hence its recommended to avoid this product in breastfeeding.

Note: Study and data for external use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Triclosan passing orally in Infants.

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We have already established that Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution then there must be good reason for that as Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Scott Clear Antibacterial Skin Cleanser | Triclosan Solution and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

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