Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension.

What is Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension used for?

Controls the symptoms of dandruff

Brief: Antidandruff

Is using Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Pyrithione zinc is the one and only active ingredient present in Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension. Pyrithione zinc in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Pyrithione zinc in 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 Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension comes in category of low risk drug.

Pert Plus 2 In 1 Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo, Suspension comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.

Not much

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