Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo while Breastfeeding

For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo and some common side effects associated with Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo.

What is Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo ?

Helps prevent and control recurrence of itching, flaking and irritation associated with dandruff.

Brief: Anti-dandruff

Is using Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo contains only one active ingredient that is Pyrithione zinc. We have analyzed the usage of Pyrithione zinc in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Pyrithione zinc poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Pyrithione zinc and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not much study has been done on Pyrithione zinc during breastfeeding however it�s known to get absorbed in skin in some extant (Less than 1%). Topical usage is not likely to cause much problem but it�s suggested to search for safer alternative.

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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 Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo comes in category of low risk drug.

Though Dove Dermacare Scalp Invigorating Mint Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.

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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