Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream while 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 Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream and some common side effects associated with Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream.

What is Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream used for?


for temporary reilef of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites or minor irritation dries the oozing and weeping of poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

Brief: Anestheric/Analgesic Skin Protectant

Is Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?

Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream Contains 3 active ingredients that are Pramoxine hydrochloride, Zinc cation, Ferric oxide red. We do have breastfeeding analysis and safety rating of some of the active ingredients but unfortunately we do not have any information of some of active ingredients used. Below we have provided whatever information we do have. But please do not take any decision based on below provided information and contact your health care provider as this information is incomplete.

Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream Breastfeeding Analsys


Pramoxine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 140-65-8

Anesthetic drugs for topical use, both dermatological and odontological, have almost nil absorption when properly used. Do not apply on the breast. Otherwise, do it after having nursed, and cleanse it thoroughly with water before next feeding.

Zinc cation while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 1314-13-2

It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.


What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream?

Not much study has been done on safety of Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream in breastfeeding and its ingredients. Even we do not have complete information about usage of Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream in breastfeeding so at this point a trained medical professional could be your best bet. If you observe anything abnormal with your baby please contact 911.


My health care provider has asked me to use Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream, what to do?

If your doctor considers Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream safe enough to prescribe for you that means its benefits should outweigh its known risks for you.


If I am using Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?

We are not Sure, Please check with your healthcare provider or doctor.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Dermagesic | Pramoxine Hcl, Zinc Oxide, Calamine Cream 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