Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray while Breastfeeding
What is Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray used for?
Brief: Skin Protectant Skin Protectant
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray Breastfeeding Analsys
Zinc oxide while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS 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.
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 if I already have used Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray?
As usage of Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray else no further action is required.
My health care provider has asked me to use Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray, what to do?
Usage of Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Touchless Care Zinc Oxide Protectant Spray 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