Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment while Breastfeeding

What is Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment used for?

I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?

Zinc oxide while Breastfeeding

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.

Dimethicone while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 9006-65-9

Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone). Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides. An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence (see info on Simethicone) At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely. See below the information of these related products:

I am nursing mother and I have already used Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment, what should I do?

My health care provider has asked me to use Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment, what to do?

If I am using Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Renew Periprotect | Skin Protectant Ointment in breastfeeding?