Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray while Breastfeeding

Modern medicine has evolved so much so that sooner or later every breastfeeding mother needs to take it in one form or other. Medication that is present in mothers blood will transfer into her breast milk to some extent. Most drugs do so at low levels and pose no real risk to infants but then there are some exceptions. In This post will discuss whether Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray is safe in breast-feeding or not.

What is Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray used for?

reduces underarm wetness

Brief: antiperspirant

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Aluminum chlorohydrate in 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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Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray 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 Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray 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 Axe | Gold Original Dry Spray Antiperspirant Aerosol, Spray

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