Camphora Pellet while Breastfeeding

Modern medicine has evolved so much so that sooner or later every breastfeeding mother needs to take it in one form or other. Medication that is present in mothers blood will transfer into her breast milk to some extent. Most drugs do so at low levels and pose no real risk to infants but then there are some exceptions. In This post will discuss whether Camphora Pellet is safe in breast-feeding or not.

What is Camphora Pellet used for?

Condition listed above or as directed by the physician

Brief: USES Chills & Sneezing

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

Camphora Pellet high risk while breastfeeding

As Camphora Pellet is made of only Camphor (natural), and Camphor (natural) is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Camphora Pellet is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Camphor (natural) and Camphora Pellet during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

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

Camphora Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys

Camphor (natural) while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

CAS Number: 76-22-2

Substance which can be extracted under distillation from the Camphor tree bark. Nowadays it is synthesized from the Turpentine. Used with creams and lotions as local anti-inflammatory agent. There is no proof of effectiveness as decongestant or expectorant when used in inhaled preparations, but as a toxic agent. Camphor is a highly lipophilic substance which is well absorbed by whatever via of administration (skin, inhalation, mouth) that crosses easily the cell membrane. Pharmacokinetic data support the likelihood of excretion into breast milk in a significant amount. Camphor has been shown to be toxic at low dose on infants in whom it may cause headache, vomiting, seizures and coma. It should never be administered by mouth. It is not appropriate its use during breastfeeding, and, in whatever case, it should not be applied on the mother's breast, since severe intoxications be occurred in infants after use of small ingested amounts. Be aware of not using it in the nostrils.

I am nursing mother and I have already used Camphora Pellet, what should I do?

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

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

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

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Camphora 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