Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet 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 Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet.

What is Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet used for?

Irritability with intolerance to noise*

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet low risk for breastfeeding

Gold is the one and only active ingredient present in Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet. Gold in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Gold in breastfeeding.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys

Gold while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 7440-57-5

One case of facial edema that was barely related to this drug has been described. It has an extremely long half-life span.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

If I am using Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Aurum Metallicum | Gold Pellet 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

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