Camphor Liquid while Breastfeeding
What is Camphor Liquid used for?
Purpose: Active ingredient Purpose Camphor 6.2%..................Cough Suppressant ______________________________________ Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with a cold.
Is Camphor Liquid usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Camphor Liquid Breastfeeding Analsys
Camphor (synthetic) while Breastfeeding
UnsafeCAS Number: 76-22-2
Substance which can be extracted under distillation from the Camphor tree bark. Nowadays it is synthesized from the Turpentine. Used with creams and lotions as local anti-inflammatory agent. There is no proof of effectiveness as decongestant or expectorant when used in inhaled preparations, but as a toxic agent. Camphor is a highly lipophilic substance which is well absorbed by whatever via of administration (skin, inhalation, mouth) that crosses easily the cell membrane. Pharmacokinetic data support the likelihood of excretion into breast milk in a significant amount. Camphor has been shown to be toxic at low dose on infants in whom it may cause headache, vomiting, seizures and coma. It should never be administered by mouth. It is not appropriate its use during breastfeeding, and, in whatever case, it should not be applied on the mother's breast, since severe intoxications be occurred in infants after use of small ingested amounts. Be aware of not using it in the nostrils.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Camphor Liquid, what should I do?
If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Camphor Liquid usage and time interval of breastfeeding.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Camphor Liquid, is it safe?
If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Camphor Liquid then there must be good reason for that as Camphor Liquid is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking
If I am using Camphor Liquid, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Camphor Liquid and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Camphor Liquid 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