Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream while Breastfeeding

Q: If I am using Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream and some common side effects associated with Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream.

What is Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream used for?

For the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with cold sores.

Brief: FEVER BLISTER/COLD SORE TREATMENT

Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream high risk while breastfeeding

As Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream is made of only Camphor (natural), and Camphor (natural) is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Camphor (natural) and Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream 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.

Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream Breastfeeding Analsys

Camphor (natural) while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

CAS Number: 76-22-2

Substance which can be extracted under distillation from the Camphor tree bark. Nowadays it is synthesized from the Turpentine. Used with creams and lotions as local anti-inflammatory agent. There is no proof of effectiveness as decongestant or expectorant when used in inhaled preparations, but as a toxic agent. Camphor is a highly lipophilic substance which is well absorbed by whatever via of administration (skin, inhalation, mouth) that crosses easily the cell membrane. Pharmacokinetic data support the likelihood of excretion into breast milk in a significant amount. Camphor has been shown to be toxic at low dose on infants in whom it may cause headache, vomiting, seizures and coma. It should never be administered by mouth. It is not appropriate its use during breastfeeding, and, in whatever case, it should not be applied on the mother's breast, since severe intoxications be occurred in infants after use of small ingested amounts. Be aware of not using it in the nostrils.

What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream?

If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream usage and time interval of breastfeeding.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream, is it safe?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream then there must be good reason for that as Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

If I am using Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor Cream and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Cold Sore Therapy | Camphor 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