Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet while Breastfeeding

Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet 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 Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet is safe in breast-feeding or not.

What is Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet used for?

For self-limiting condition listed above or as directed by a health professional.

Brief: HEMORRHOIDS*

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet safe for breastfeeding

As per our analysis Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet contains only one ingredient and that is Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark. We have analyzed Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark and it seems to be safe to use Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while breastfeeding, that means usage of Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys

Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 68916-39-2

Leaves of the plant and sometimes bark also are used. It contains tannins, pro anthocyanidins and flavonic heterosides (quercitrin, isoquercitrin). Venous-tonic and anti-inflammatory properties have not been well established. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health authorizes its use locally and by suppositories.

I am nursing mother and I have already used Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet, what should I do?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Hamamelis Virginiana 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 Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet, is it safe?

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

If I am using Hamamelis Virginiana Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hamamelis Virginiana 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