Orchid | Triclosan 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 Orchid | Triclosan Liquid while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Orchid | Triclosan Liquid.

What is Orchid | Triclosan Liquid used for?

TO HELP REDUCE BACTERIA ON THE SKIN.

Brief: ANTIBACTERIAL

I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Orchid | Triclosan Liquid. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?

As Orchid | Triclosan Liquid is made of only Triclosan, and Triclosan is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Orchid | Triclosan Liquid is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Triclosan and Orchid | 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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We have already established that Orchid | Triclosan Liquid is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Orchid | Triclosan Liquid is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Orchid | Triclosan Liquid then there must be good reason for that as Orchid | 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 Orchid | 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