Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo while Breastfeeding

Modern medicine has evolved so much so that sooner or later every breastfeeding mother needs to take it in one form or other. Medication that is present in mothers blood will transfer into her breast milk to some extent. Most drugs do so at low levels and pose no real risk to infants but then there are some exceptions. In This post will discuss whether Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo is safe in breast-feeding or not.

What is Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo used for?

for relief of flaking and itching due to dandruff, and to help prevent their recurrence.

Brief: Anti-dandruff

Is using Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Pyrithione zinc is the one and only active ingredient present in Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo. Pyrithione zinc in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Pyrithione zinc in breastfeeding.

Pyrithione zinc and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Not much study has been done on Pyrithione zinc during breastfeeding however it�s known to get absorbed in skin in some extant (Less than 1%). Topical usage is not likely to cause much problem but it�s suggested to search for safer alternative.

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Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Though Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.

Not much monitoring required while using Leudine Anti-dandruff | Pyrithione Zinc Shampoo

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