Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid.

What is Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid used for?

: reduces underarm persperation

Brief: Antiperspirant

Is Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Aluminum chlorohydrate in breastfeeding.

Aluminum chlorohydrate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Penetration of aluminum chlorohydrate following dermal application is minimal, with the rate being around 0.01% and up to 0.06% in pre-damaged skin however there are abundant controversy about its carcinogenic capability. Until more information is available, a moderate use of the deodorant may be advisable during breastfeeding, avoiding those containing bisphenol, parabens and fragrance or excessive perfume, and do not apply them close to the breast and/or on the breast to prevent them being ingested by the infant.

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During whole lactation period you shall first discuss with your doctor and then together you shall decide whether you shall take that drug or not however if you have already taken Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid then you shall inform your doctor, But you should not be worried too much as Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid comes in category of low risk drug.

Antiperspirant Deodorant | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Liquid comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.

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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