Aplicare Total Joint Prep | Povidone-iodine Kit while Breastfeeding

What is Aplicare Total Joint Prep | Povidone-iodine Kit used for?

Is using Aplicare Total Joint Prep | Povidone-iodine Kit unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?

Povidone-iodine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 7553-56-2

Medication containing large amount of Iodine (milligrams) that is used as anti-thyroid drug (1 milligram = 1,000 micrograms). Iodine may reach milk concentrations 20 times higher than serum level: there is a theoretical risk of hypothyroidism. Compatible with breastfeeding in doses used as nutritional supplements and standard treatment of iodine deficient mothers. Daily allowance is 100 to 150 micrograms, but in the breastfeeding woman is 250 to 300 micrograms.

Povidone-iodine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 7553-56-2

Medication containing large amount of Iodine (milligrams) that is used as anti-thyroid drug (1 milligram = 1,000 micrograms). Iodine may reach milk concentrations 20 times higher than serum level: there is a theoretical risk of hypothyroidism. Compatible with breastfeeding in doses used as nutritional supplements and standard treatment of iodine deficient mothers. Daily allowance is 100 to 150 micrograms, but in the breastfeeding woman is 250 to 300 micrograms.

Povidone-iodine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 25655-41-8

The use of povidone-iodine in the mother near term and during breastfeeding increases breastmilk iodine levels and can cause transient hypothyroidism in breastfed infants, especially in geographic areas that are iodine deficient. Maternal exposure to povidone-iodine near term can sometimes interfere with thyroid studies done as a part of newborn screening tests. Although iodine from povidone-iodine is minimally absorbed through intact adult skin, exposure of mothers who are or will be breastfeeding to povidone-iodine should be minimized by using lower concentrations of povidone-iodine, applying it to the smallest possible surface areas of the body, shortening contact time, and avoiding repeated applications. Iodine absorption can be extensive with vaginal use; avoid douching with povidone iodine or use of iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding.

Povidone-iodine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 25655-41-8

The use of povidone-iodine in the mother near term and during breastfeeding increases breastmilk iodine levels and can cause transient hypothyroidism in breastfed infants, especially in geographic areas that are iodine deficient. Maternal exposure to povidone-iodine near term can sometimes interfere with thyroid studies done as a part of newborn screening tests. Although iodine from povidone-iodine is minimally absorbed through intact adult skin, exposure of mothers who are or will be breastfeeding to povidone-iodine should be minimized by using lower concentrations of povidone-iodine, applying it to the smallest possible surface areas of the body, shortening contact time, and avoiding repeated applications. Iodine absorption can be extensive with vaginal use; avoid douching with povidone iodine or use of iodine-containing tampons during breastfeeding.

Povidone-iodine and Breastfeeding

Povidone-iodine and Breastfeeding

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