Modern medicine has evolved so much so that sooner or later every breastfeeding mother needs to take it in one form or other. Medication that is present in mothers blood will transfer into her breast milk to some extent. Most drugs do so at low levels and pose no real risk to infants but then there are some exceptions. In This post will discuss whether Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating is safe in breast-feeding or not.
What is Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating used for?
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Is using Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
Active ingredient in Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating is Silver nitrate and based on our analysis of Silver nitrate it appears that using Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Silver nitrate while breastfeeding.
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 7761-88-8
Avoid using it on the breast or cleanse thoroughly before nursing.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, what should I do?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Argentum Nitricum Tablet, Orally Disintegrating 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