Permethrin Cream while Breastfeeding
What is Permethrin Cream used for?
Is Permethrin Cream usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the evidence for tumorigenic potential of permethrin in animal studies, consideration should be given to discontinuing nursing temporarily or withholding the drug while the mother is nursing.
Permethrin Cream Breastfeeding Analsys
Permethrin while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 52645-53-1
Topical pyrethroid pesticide that shows activity against louses, mites and scabies.About 2% of the dose is absorbed through the skin.Do not apply it on the breast, otherwise, clean it thoroughly before feeding at the breast. Permethrin is considered the treatment of choice for scabies in nursing mothers. Permethrin is found in milk samples from women in regions in which it is used massively for agricultural purposes or malaria control. Notwithstanding, limits were found to be below those permitted by the WHO. WHO List of Essential Medicines 2002 states it is compatible with breastfeeding.
Permethrin Cream Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Permethrin while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 52645-53-1
Because less than 2% is absorbed after topical application, rapid metabolism to inactive metabolites and safe application directly on infants' skin, topical permethrin products are acceptable in nursing mothers.[1][2] Extensive exposure, such as from agricultural use or malaria control might have long-term health concerns because residues can be found in breastmilk.[3] Only water-miscible cream, gel or liquid products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[4]
I already used Permethrin Cream and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Permethrin Cream and have used it then do not panic as Permethrin Cream is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Permethrin Cream, is it safe?
Definitely, Permethrin Cream is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Permethrin Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Permethrin Cream
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Permethrin Cream 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