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 Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap.
What is Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap used for?
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin
Brief: Drug Facts Box OTC-Purpose Section Antiseptic
Is using Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?
Active ingredient in Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap is Benzalkonium chloride and based on our analysis of Benzalkonium chloride it appears that using Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Benzalkonium chloride while breastfeeding.
Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap Breastfeeding Analsys
CAS Number: 8001-54-5
Topical maternal application of benzalkonium chloride or benzethonium chloride or their presence as a preservative in pharmaceuticals would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.
Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Benzalkonium chloride and Breastfeeding
SafeNote: Study and data for tropical use only
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap?
As usage of Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap 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 Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap else no further action is required.
My doctor has prescribed me Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap, what should I do?
Usage of Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Aero Care Handy Quat Antiseptic Handwash | Benzalkonium Chloride Soap 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
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