Salicylic Acid Soap while Breastfeeding

What is Salicylic Acid Soap used for?

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

Salicylic acid while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 69-72-7

It is topically used as a keratolytic, antiseptic, antifungal, dermatological and stomatological agent. At last update no published data on excretion into breast milk were found . Systemic absorption (distribution into the body) depends on the concentration of the product used and the duration of application. Absorption may reach 10 to 25% of the total amount applied on the skin. It is recommended not to use during lactation in large areas of skin or for prolonged periods. Available data on the elimination of Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin-ASA) in breast milk indicates it is clinically insignificant.No cases have been reported on Reye's syndrome by ASA through the breast milk which is considered very unlikely to occur with isolated and/or small doses used as antithrombotic treatments and anti-abortion measures, even less after application on the skin or topically in the mouth. Do not apply on the breast to prevent ingestion by the infant. If necessary, apply it after the feed and wipe it off thoroughly with water before the next feed.

Salicylic acid while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 69-72-7

No information is available on the clinical use of salicylic acid on the skin during breastfeeding. Because it is unlikely to be appreciably absorbed or appear in breastmilk, it is considered safe to use during breastfeeding.[1] Avoid application to areas of the body that might come in direct contact with the infant's skin or where the drug might be ingested by the infant via licking.

What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Salicylic Acid Soap?

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Salicylic Acid Soap, is it safe?

If I am using Salicylic Acid Soap, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Salicylic Acid Soap in breastfeeding?