Sulfur Globule while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Sulfur Globule while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Sulfur Globule.

What is Sulfur Globule used for?

: For temporary relief of skin eruptions, insomnia. May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

Purpose: For temporary relief of skin eruptions, insomnia. May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

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

Active ingredient in Sulfur Globule is Sulfur and based on our analysis of Sulfur it appears that using Sulfur Globule is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Sulfur while breastfeeding.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Sulfur Globule Breastfeeding Analsys

Sulfur while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 7704-34-9

Sulfur 5% to 10% in a petrolatum base is safe for topical use in children, including infants under 2 months of age.[1] This makes it a useful alternative to organic insecticides for treating scabies in nursing mothers; however, the petrolatum base makes undesirable for use on the breast.

Sulfur Globule Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Sulfur and Breastfeeding

Safe

Note: Study and data for tropical use only

Warning: Tropical usage in breast area shall be avoided to prevent the Thuja passing orally in Infants.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Sulfur Globule?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Sulfur Globule is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Sulfur Globule, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Sulfur Globule has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

If I am using Sulfur Globule, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Sulfur Globule 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