Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care 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 Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo and some common side effects associated with Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo.

What is Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care 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 Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care 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 Pure Daily Care 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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Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care 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.

Not much monitoring required while using Dove Dermacare Scalp Pure Daily Care Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo

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