Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet while Breastfeeding
What is Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet used for?
I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys
Salicylic acid while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 69-72-7
It is topically used as a keratolytic, antiseptic, antifungal, dermatological and stomatological agent. At last update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found . Systemic absorption (distribution into the body) depends on the concentration of the product used and the duration of application. Absorption may reach 10 to 25% of the total amount applied on the skin. It is recommended not to use during lactation in large areas of skin or for prolonged periods. Available data on the elimination of Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin-ASA) in breast milk indicates it is clinically insignificant.No cases have been reported on Reye's syndrome by ASA through the breast milk which is considered very unlikely to occur with isolated and/or small doses used as antithrombotic treatments and anti-abortion measures, even less after application on the skin or topically in the mouth. Do not apply on the breast to prevent ingestion by the infant. If necessary, apply it after the feed and wipe it off thoroughly with water before the next feed.
Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Salicylic acid while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 69-72-7
No information is available on the clinical use of salicylic acid on the skin during breastfeeding. Because it is unlikely to be appreciably absorbed or appear in breastmilk, it is considered safe to use during breastfeeding.[1] Avoid application to areas of the body that might come in direct contact with the infant's skin or where the drug might be ingested by the infant via licking.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid 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.
My health care provider has asked me to use Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet, what to do?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Salicylicum Acidum | Salicylic Acid 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