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 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment.
What is Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment used for?
Directions change wet and soiled diapers promptly, cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged
Purpose: Uses helps treat and prevent diaper rash protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps protect skin from wetness helps prevent and temporarily protect chafed, chapped, cracked or windburned skin and lips
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment? How long does it stays in breast milk?
As per our analysis Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment contains only one ingredient and that is Zinc oxide. We have analyzed Zinc oxide and it seems to be safe to use Zinc oxide while breastfeeding, that means usage of Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Zinc oxide usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS 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.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment and have used it then do not panic as Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My doctor has prescribed me Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment, what should I do?
Usage of Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Good Neighbor Pharmacy Diaper Rash Creamy | Zinc Oxide Ointment 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