Sulfur Ointment while Breastfeeding

Q: I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Sulfur Ointment , is it safe?

Definitely, Sulfur Ointment is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

Q: If I am using Sulfur Ointment , will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Sulfur Ointment

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Sulfur Ointment for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Sulfur Ointment used for?

Sulfur 10% Ointment

Brief: Sulfur 10% ointment

Is Sulfur Ointment 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 Sulfur Ointment is Sulfur and based on our analysis of Sulfur it appears that using Sulfur Ointment is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Sulfur while breastfeeding.

Sulfur Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys

Sulfur while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 7704-34-9

Sulfur 5% to 10% in a petrolatum base is safe for topical use in children, including infants under 2 months of age.[1] This makes it a useful alternative to organic insecticides for treating scabies in nursing mothers; however, the petrolatum base makes undesirable for use on the breast.

Sulfur Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Sulfur and Breastfeeding

Safe

Note: Study and data for tropical use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Thuja passing orally in Infants.

I already used Sulfur Ointment and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

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 Sulfur Ointment and have used it then do not panic as Sulfur Ointment is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Sulfur Ointment, is it safe?

Definitely, Sulfur Ointment is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

If I am using Sulfur Ointment, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Sulfur Ointment

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Sulfur 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