Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution while Breastfeeding
What is Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution used for?
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% is administered to a nursing mother.
Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution Breastfeeding Analsys
Tetracaine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 94-24-6
Anesthetic drugs for topical use, both dermatological and odontological, have almost nil absorption when properly used. Do not apply on breast. Otherwise, do it after having nursed, and cleanse it thoroughly with water before next feeding.
Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Tetracaine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 94-24-6
No information is available on the use of tetracaine during breastfeeding. Based on the low excretion of other local anesthetics into breastmilk, a single dose of injected tetracaine during breastfeeding, such as for a dental procedure, is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. However, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Topical application of tetracaine to the mother is unlikely to affect her breastfed infant if it is applied away from the breast. 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]
What if I already have used Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution?
Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
My health care provider has asked me to use Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution, what to do?
Definitely, Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Altacaine | Tetracaine Hydrochloride Solution 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