Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule while Breastfeeding
What is Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule used for?
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Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?
Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule Breastfeeding Analsys
Dimethicone while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 9006-65-9
Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone). Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides. An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence (see info on Simethicone) At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely. See below the information of these related products:
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule and have used it then do not panic as Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule, is it safe?
Definitely, Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Gas Relief | Simethicone Capsule 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