Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion while Breastfeeding

Q: My health care provider has asked me to use Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion , what to do?

Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.

Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide 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 Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion.

What is Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide 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

Is Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?

Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion low risk for breastfeeding

Zinc cation and Titanium dioxide are the two main ingredients of Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion. Based on our individual analysis of Zinc cation and Titanium dioxide we can safely say that Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion has low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized the usage of Zinc cation and Titanium dioxide while breastfeeding, we recommend you to go through it for better understanding of your usage.

Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys

Zinc cation while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 1314-13-2

It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.

Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Titanium dioxide and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Titanium Dioxide during breast feeding but as there is no finding of Titanium Dioxide passing in breast milk its unlikely to cause any health issue for infant.

Some animal studies suggest that maternal exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles during pregnancy and lactation alters offspring hippocampal mRNA BAX and Bcl-2 levels, induces apoptosis and decreases neurogenesis. But dosage was significantly higher than daily possible exposure to humans.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only. Inhalation concerns in powder or spray products.

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Titanium Dioxide passing orally in Infants. Titanium dioxide is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Titanium dioxide can be drastically more harmful if used as powder or spray as risk of inhalation can increase significantly.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion?

During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion comes in category of low risk drug.

My health care provider has asked me to use Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion, what to do?

Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.

If I am using Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not much

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Land Shark Spf 30 | Zinc Oxide And Titanium Dioxide 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