Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen while Breastfeeding

Q: If I am using Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Extreme level of monitoring required as Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen could be dangerous for kid.

Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen Breastfeeding

For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen and some common side effects associated with Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen.

What is Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen ?

• helps prevent sunburn • if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

Brief: Sunscreen

Is using Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen safe or dangerous while breastfeeding?

Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen dangerous while breastfeeding

Our analysis of Octisalate, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Oxybenzone which are active ingredients in Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen indicates that Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen is dangerous to use in breastfeeding. We strongly recommend you to go through detailed analysis of Octisalate, Avobenzone, Homosalate, Oxybenzone as below and do not use Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen during breastfeeding.

Octisalate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Octyl salicylate is an oil soluble chemical sunscreen agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It does not protect against UVA. Octyl salicylate is used to augment the UVB protection in a sunscreen. Salicylates are weak UVB absorbers and they are generally used in combination with other UV filters

Octisalate rarely causes allergies in tropical usage. Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Octisalate during breast feeding however it is known to penetrate the skin hence it�s better to use other alternatives.

FDA study found blood levels 10 times above cutoff for systemic exposure, skin penetration in lab studies has been observed

Note: Study and data for tropical use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Octisalate passing orally in Infants.

Avobenzone and Breastfeeding

Safe

Not much study has been done on effects of topical usage of Avobenzone during breast feeding however it is known to penetrate the skin in very limited quantity. Its not very likely to have adverse effects in breastfed infants.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only, Breakdown product causes relatively high rates of skin allergy hence stabilization is required.

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Avobenzone passing orally in Infants.

Homosalate and Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Homosalate has been found in mothers milk, its skin penetration rate is less than 1% in human and laboratory studies. Some studies suggest that Homosalate disrupts estrogen, androgen and progesterone levels. As not much study has been done on effects of Homosalate during breast feeding its recommended to use safe alternatives.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Homosalate passing orally in Infants.

Oxybenzone and Breastfeeding

Dangerous

Oxybenzone has been found in mother�s milk. And has relatively high 1% to 9% skin penetration in lab studies. Oxybenzone has relatively high rates of skin allergy, it has weak estrogen like effects, and its observed as moderate anti-androgen. Oxybenzone is associated with altered birth weight in human studies. It is not recommended to use Oxybenzone during breast feeding.

Note: Study and data for tropical use only.

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Oxybenzone passing orally in Infants.

What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen?

You should immediately inform your health care provider about Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen usage and your breastfeeding interval after usage of . If you feel baby is having abnormal behavior or any other health issue please call 911 immediately or contact nearest medical emergency center.

My doctor has prescribed me Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen, what should I do?

Please double check with your doctor if he is aware of your breastfeeding stratus, Ask your doctor if there is any safe alternative of Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen. Check with your doctor if you shall temporally stop breastfeeding. You may go for second opinion as well. Still after all of this if your doctor still recommends Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen then go for it as they have access on more detailed medical and scientific information and they understand your individual medical situation much better.

If I am using Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Extreme level of monitoring required as Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen could be dangerous for kid.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Fruit Of The Earth Block Up Lite Broad Spectrum Spf 15 Continuous Sunscreen 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