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 Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant.
What is Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant used for?
ASMANEX TWISTHALER is a corticosteroid indicated for: Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 4 years of age and older. (1.1) ASMANEX TWISTHALER is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm (1.1, 5.2) or in children less than 4 years of age (1.1, 8.4). 1.1 Treatment of Asthma ASMANEX® TWISTHALER® is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 4 years of age and older. Important Limitations of Use ASMANEX TWISTHALER is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ASMANEX TWISTHALER is NOT indicated in children less than 4 years of age.
What are the risk associated with Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Active ingredient in Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant is Mometasone furoate and based on our analysis of Mometasone furoate it appears that using Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Mometasone furoate while breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
8.3 Nursing Mothers Systemic absorption of a single inhaled 400 mcg mometasone dose was less than 1%. It is not known if mometasone furoate is excreted in human milk. Because other corticosteroids are excreted in human milk, caution should be used when ASMANEX TWISTHALER is administered to nursing women.
Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeAt latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found. It is unlikely to be excreted in significant amounts into breast milk due to a poor systemic absorption (< 0,1%). In addition, a high protein-binding capacity makes excretion to be even less likely. Experts agree with the opinion that topical, oral or inhaled administered steroids are compatible with breastfeeding. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.
Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
CAS Number: 105102-22-5
Neither topical mometasone nor the mometasone nasal implant have been studied during breastfeeding. Since only extensive application of the most potent corticosteroids may cause systemic effects in the mother, it is unlikely that short-term application of topical corticosteroids or the slow-release implant would pose a risk to the breastfed infant by passage into breastmilk. However, it would be prudent to use the least potent drug on the smallest area of skin possible. It is particularly important to ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only the lower potency corticosteroids should be used on the nipple or areola where the infant could directly ingest the drugs from the skin. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1] Any topical corticosteroid should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant?
As usage of Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant else no further action is required.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant, is it safe?
Usage of Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Asmanex | Mometasone Furoate Inhalant 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