Hamamelis Gel while Breastfeeding

It is a well known fact that breastfeeding is best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk provides minerals, vitamins and antibodies in most acceptable format when they need it. Nutrition taken by mother passes to breast-milk and same thing applies to medicines taken by mothers. Not all drugs cause problem for baby but some do. Lets analyze if Hamamelis Gel is safe for baby while breastfed.

What is Hamamelis Gel used for?

Condition listed above or as directed by the physician

Brief: USES Bleeding piles and varicose veins

Is Hamamelis Gel usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Active ingredient in Hamamelis Gel is Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark and based on our analysis of Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark it appears that using Hamamelis Gel is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while breastfeeding.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Hamamelis Gel Breastfeeding Analsys

Hamamelis virginiana root bark/stem bark while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 68916-39-2

Leaves of the plant and sometimes bark also are used. It contains tannins, pro anthocyanidins and flavonic heterosides (quercitrin, isoquercitrin). Venous-tonic and anti-inflammatory properties have not been well established. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health authorizes its use locally and by suppositories.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Hamamelis Gel?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Hamamelis Gel 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 Hamamelis Gel, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Hamamelis Gel has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

If I am using Hamamelis Gel, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Hamamelis Gel 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