Differin | Adapalene Gel 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 Differin | Adapalene Gel while breast-feeding.

What is Differin | Adapalene Gel used for?


DIFFERIN Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

Is Differin | Adapalene Gel usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?

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

Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when DIFFERIN Gel is administered to a nursing woman.

Differin | Adapalene Gel Breastfeeding Analsys


Adapalene while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 106685-40-9

Retinoid analogue with similar properties as Tretinoine. It is practically not absorbed by skin hence it cannot achieve significant levels in the milk. Avoid using it on the breast or cleanse it thoroughly before nursing.

Differin | Adapalene Gel Breastfeeding Analsys - 2


Adapalene while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 106685-40-9

Topical adapalene has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because it is poorly absorbed after topical application,[1] and blood levels are less than 0.25 mcg/L with long-term use, it is probably a low risk to the nursing infant. Do not apply to the nipple area and ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[2]


I am nursing mother and I have already used Differin | Adapalene Gel, 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 Differin | Adapalene Gel and have used it then do not panic as Differin | Adapalene Gel 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 Differin | Adapalene Gel, is it safe?

Usage of Differin | Adapalene Gel is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.


If I am using Differin | Adapalene Gel, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Differin | Adapalene Gel 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

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