Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops while Breastfeeding

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 Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops used for?

Use to treat scabies symptoms, skin rash, itch and irritation. Use after diagnosis by a physician.

Brief: Treats stinging and itching skin.

Is Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?

Thuja occidentalis leaf is the one and only active ingredient present in Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops. Thuja occidentalis leaf in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Thuja occidentalis leaf in breastfeeding.

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

Thuja occidentalis leaf and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Thuja is one of the most common remedies used for warts. Topical Usage of Thuja for wart is likely safe while breastfeeding. We do not have sufficient safety usage data for Thuja oral consumption, However its likely unsafe to use thuja orally while breastfeeding.

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

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Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops 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.

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Scabies Control | Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Solution/ Drops has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

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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