Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid 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 Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid used for?

Directions: FOR ORAL USE.

Brief: Use: Temporary relief of headache.

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Active ingredient in Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid is Copper and based on our analysis of Copper it appears that using Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Copper while breastfeeding.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Copper and Breastfeeding

Safe

In most cases, it is okay to take mineral supplements like iron, calcium and copper. These have not been known to affect breast milk levels. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement while breast-feeding may be harmful to the mother and/or baby and should be avoided.

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Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid 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.

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Cuprum 8 Special Order Liquid has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

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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