Mercurius Solubilis Pellet while Breastfeeding
It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Mercurius Solubilis Pellet and whether its safe to use Mercurius Solubilis Pellet while nursing or not.

What is Mercurius Solubilis Pellet used for?


Sore throat with bad breath and excess salivation*

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

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

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


Mercurius Solubilis Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys


Mercurius solubilis while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 7439-97-6

Environmental pollutant that is used for manufacturation of batteries, fungicidal products, dental amalgam, and contaminated fish. Most of mercury present in breast milk does it as an inorganic substance which is almost non-absorbable. Breastfeeding should be discontinued whenever a mother is contaminated or intoxicated. It may be a source of neurological troubles. Benefits of breastfeeding are largely more important than risk related to the presence of mild level environment pollutants in human milk, in many instances, they are at lower content than those found in cow’s milk or other foods. (Codex alimentarius FAO-WHO).


What if I already have used Mercurius Solubilis Pellet?

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

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


If I am using Mercurius Solubilis Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Mercurius Solubilis 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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