Urea Gel while Breastfeeding

Q: I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Urea Gel , is it safe?

Definitely, Urea Gel is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

Q: If I am using Urea Gel , will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Urea Gel

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 Urea Gel and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Urea Gel and some common side effects associated with Urea Gel.

What is Urea Gel used for?

AND USES: For debridement and promotion of normal healing of hyperkeratotic surface lesions, particularly where healing is retarded by local infection, necrotic tissue, fibrinous or purulent debris or eschar. Urea is useful for the treatment of hyperkeratotic conditions such as dry, rough skin, dermatitis, psoriasis, xerosis, ichthyosis, eczema, keratosis, keratoderma, corns and calluses, as well as damaged and ingrown nails.

Is Urea Gel usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Active ingredient in Urea Gel is Urea and based on our analysis of Urea it appears that using Urea Gel is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Urea while breastfeeding.

Urea Gel Breastfeeding Analsys

Urea while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 57-13-6

We are working on a comment for this product.

What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Urea Gel?

Urea Gel is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Urea Gel you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Urea Gel, is it safe?

Definitely, Urea Gel is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

If I am using Urea Gel, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Urea Gel

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Urea Gel 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