Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant while Breastfeeding

It is a well known fact that breastfeeding is best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk provides minerals, vitamins and antibodies in most acceptable format when they need it. Nutrition taken by mother passes to breast-milk and same thing applies to medicines taken by mothers. Not all drugs cause problem for baby but some do. Lets analyze if Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant is safe for baby while breastfed.

What is Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant used for?

reduces underarm wetness

Brief: anti-perspirant

Is using Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant contains only one active ingredient that is Aluminum chlorohydrate. We have analyzed the usage of Aluminum chlorohydrate in breastfeeding and our analysis suggest that Aluminum chlorohydrate poses Low risk for infant while breastfeeding and hence Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant itself shall be considered Low risk item for breastfeeding.

Aluminum chlorohydrate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Penetration of aluminum chlorohydrate following dermal application is minimal, with the rate being around 0.01% and up to 0.06% in pre-damaged skin however there are abundant controversy about its carcinogenic capability. Until more information is available, a moderate use of the deodorant may be advisable during breastfeeding, avoiding those containing bisphenol, parabens and fragrance or excessive perfume, and do not apply them close to the breast and/or on the breast to prevent them being ingested by the infant.

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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 Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant comes in category of low risk drug.

Though Dove Men Plus Care Mineral Powder And Sandalwood Dry Antiperspirant 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