No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion while Breastfeeding

Q: If I am using No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion Breastfeeding

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 No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion.

What is No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion used for?

helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

Brief: Sunscreen

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion? How long does it stays in breast milk?

No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion high risk while breastfeeding

There are total 3 active ingredients in No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion which makes it a complicated task to assess the effect of No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion on breastfeeding. Here on drlact after analyzing all 3 ingredients we have reached on conclusion that No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion is unsafe in breastfeeding. Below is our summarized analysis of Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate.

Avobenzone and Breastfeeding

Safe

Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Avobenzone during breast feeding however it is known to penetrate the skin in very limited quantity. Its not very likely to have adverse effects in breastfed infants.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only, Breakdown product causes relatively high rates of skin allergy hence stabilization is required.

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Avobenzone passing orally in Infants.

Homosalate and Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Homosalate has been found in mothers milk, its skin penetration rate is less than 1% in human and laboratory studies. Some studies suggest that Homosalate disrupts estrogen, androgen and progesterone levels. As not much study has been done on effects of Homosalate during breast feeding its recommended to use safe alternatives.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Homosalate passing orally in Infants.

Octisalate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Octyl salicylate is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It does not protect against UVA. Octyl salicylate is used to augment the UVB protection in a sunscreen. Salicylates are weak UVB absorbers and they are generally used in combination with other UV filters

Octisalate rarely causes allergies in tropical usage. Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Octisalate during breast feeding however it is known to penetrate the skin hence it�s better to use other alternatives.

FDA study found blood levels 10 times above cutoff for systemic exposure, skin penetration in lab studies has been observed

Note: Study and data for tropical use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Octisalate passing orally in Infants.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion?

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 No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion usage and time interval of breastfeeding.

My doctor has prescribed me No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion, what should I do?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion then there must be good reason for that as No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

If I am using No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of No-ad 15 Sunscreen | Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate Lotion 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