Arsenicum Album Tablet while Breastfeeding
What is Arsenicum Album Tablet used for?
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Is Arsenicum Album Tablet usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
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Most sources consider breastfeeding to be contraindicated during maternal antineoplastic drug therapy. It might be possible to breastfeed safely during intermittent therapy with an appropriate period of breastfeeding abstinence; the manufacturer recommends an abstinence period of 1 week after the last dose. Chemotherapy may adversely affect the normal microbiome and chemical makeup of breastmilk.[1] Women who receive chemotherapy during pregnancy are more likely to have difficulty nursing their infant.[2]
What if I already have used Arsenicum Album Tablet?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Arsenicum Album Tablet is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Arsenicum Album Tablet, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Arsenicum Album Tablet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Arsenicum Album Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Arsenicum Album Tablet 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