Triclosan Liquid 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 Triclosan Liquid is safe in breast-feeding or not.

What is Triclosan Liquid used for?

Handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease. Recommended for repeated use.

Brief: Antiseptic Hand Cleanser

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

As Triclosan Liquid is made of only Triclosan, and Triclosan is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Triclosan Liquid is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Triclosan and Triclosan Liquid 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.

Triclosan and Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Triclosan is used in a variety of common household products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants, and hand sanitizers. It is also used in health care settings in surgical scrubs and personnel hand washes. Triclosan has been found in human serum, urine, and breast milk. Triclosan is capable of impacting microbiome diversity of infants. As not much study has been done hence its recommended to avoid this product in breastfeeding.

Note: Study and data for external use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Triclosan passing orally in Infants.

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If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Triclosan Liquid usage and time interval of breastfeeding.

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Triclosan Liquid then there must be good reason for that as Triclosan Liquid is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Triclosan Liquid and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

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