For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice and some common side effects associated with Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice.
What is Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice used for?
This is a fluoride and potassium nitrate gel intended to aid in the prevention of dental decay and to help treat tooth sensitivity to cold, heat, sweets, acids, or contact.
Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice? How long does it stays in breast milk?
Fluoride ion and Potassium nitrate are the two main ingredients of Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice. Based on our individual analysis of Fluoride ion and Potassium nitrate we can safely say that Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice has low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized the usage of Fluoride ion and Potassium nitrate while breastfeeding, we recommend you to go through it for better understanding of your usage.
Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 7681-49-4
Used on teeth decay prophylaxis. It is contraindicated if water has been fluorated (>7ppm).
Low RiskCAS Number: 14797-55-8
The amount of nitrates in breast milk is not related to level of contamination in drinking water (ingest <100 mg/day of nitrate do not produce milk with elevated nitrate levels). By this reason, breastfed babies from regions with nitrate contaminated water do not have increased risk of Metahemoglobinemia like bottle-fed babies do. The amount of nitrate compounds contained in vasodilator medication is so small that no problems have been reported while breastfeeding.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice?
Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice so you should inform him based on your convenience.
My doctor has prescribed me Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice, what should I do?
Though Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice dose not comes in category of safe drugs rather it comes in category of low risk but if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding your baby and has still recommended it then its advantages must be outweighing the risks.
If I am using Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not much monitoring required while using Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Ionite H | Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Nitrate Gel, Dentifrice 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