Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster while Breastfeeding

Q: If I am using Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster Breastfeeding

Nutrients from the food that you eat passes to your breast milk. Its good idea to take healthy diet while breastfeeding. You may need to consume more calories per day to support healthy body system. Some time it gets necessary take medicine while you are breastfeeding and as other food items passes into breast milk, medicine passes as well hence it becomes obvious to understand its effects while breastfeeding. We have analyzed many medications and in this sheet we will present some fact and known information associated with Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster while breast-feeding.

What is usage and purpose of Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster ?

Topical analgesic Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joint due to: simple backache arthritis strains bruises sprains

Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster high risk while breastfeeding

As Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster is made of only Camphor (natural), and Camphor (natural) is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Camphor (natural) and Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster Breastfeeding Analsys

Camphor (natural) while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

CAS 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 Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster, what should I do?

We have already established that Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster, is it safe?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster then there must be good reason for that as Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

If I am using Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Zang Qi | Camphor (natural) Plaster 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