Miconazole | Antifungal Cream while Breastfeeding
What is Miconazole | Antifungal Cream used for?
Purpose: Uses - Antifungal For treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea crusis), Ringworm (tinea corporis). For the treatment of superficial skin infections caused by Yeast (Candida Albicans). Relieves itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch.
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Miconazole | Antifungal Cream. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
Miconazole | Antifungal Cream Breastfeeding Analsys
Miconazole nitrate while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 22916-47-8
Excretion into breast milk is highly unlikely due to an almost nil systemic absorption through the skin, vaginal mucosa and even the intestine, with non-significant plasma levels (< 1 mcg/ mL) observed. In case of use on the nipple, let it be done after the feed and wipe it out any excess of cream before the next feed. Do not apply creams, gels and other products that would contain paraffin (mineral oil) to avoid absorption by the infant since it is a hydrocarbon-derived substance. Miconazole has not been found to be more effective than pure lanolin for treatment of sore or cracked nipples. List of Essential Medicines by WHO 2002: compatible with breastfeeding.
Miconazole | Antifungal Cream Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Miconazole nitrate while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 22916-47-8
Because miconazole has poor oral bioavailability, it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant, including topical application to the nipples. However, miconazole ointment appears to have no advantage over lanolin for treating sore nipples during breastfeeding[1] and a survey of members of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine found topical miconazole is rarely prescribed to nursing mothers to treat thrush.[2] Any excess cream or ointment should be removed from the nipples before nursing. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[3]
What if I already have used Miconazole | Antifungal Cream?
Miconazole | Antifungal Cream is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Miconazole | Antifungal Cream you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Miconazole | Antifungal Cream, is it safe?
Usage of Miconazole | Antifungal Cream is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Miconazole | Antifungal Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Miconazole | Antifungal Cream 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