Sodium Fluoride Solution while Breastfeeding

Q: I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Sodium Fluoride Solution , is it safe?

Usage of Sodium Fluoride Solution is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.

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 Sodium Fluoride Solution while breast-feeding.

What is Sodium Fluoride Solution used for?

Aids in the prevention of dental cavities

Brief: Anticavity

Is Sodium Fluoride Solution usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

Sodium Fluoride Solution safe for breastfeeding

Fluoride ion is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Sodium Fluoride Solution, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Fluoride ion it is safe to use Sodium Fluoride Solution while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Fluoride ion usage in breastfeeding.

Sodium Fluoride Solution Breastfeeding Analsys

Fluoride ion while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 7681-49-4

Used on teeth decay prophylaxis. It is contraindicated if water has been fluorated (>7ppm).

I am nursing mother and I have already used Sodium Fluoride Solution, what should I do?

It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Sodium Fluoride Solution and have used it then do not panic as Sodium Fluoride Solution is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Sodium Fluoride Solution, is it safe?

Usage of Sodium Fluoride Solution is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.

If I am using Sodium Fluoride Solution, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Sodium Fluoride Solution 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