Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream while Breastfeeding
What is Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream used for?
Brief: Antifungal
What are the risk associated with Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream Breastfeeding Analsys
Clotrimazole while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 23593-75-1
Excretion into breast milk is very unlikely since absorption through skin, vaginal mucosa, and, even intestinal mucosa into plasma is very poor with non-significant plasma levels or below the detection threshold (<10 ng/mL). In addition, because of a high plasma protein binding capacity, excretion into breast milk seems to be less likely. It is used frequently for treatment of Candida infection, either in skin or mouth mucosa, even in newborn and premature infants without observed side-effects. In case of use on the nipple, do it after feeding the baby and cleanse thoroughly the surface before the next one. Do not use creams, gels and other locally applied products that contain paraffin (mineral oil) to prevent absorption by the infant.
Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Clotrimazole while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 23593-75-1
Because clotrimazole has poor oral bioavailability, it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant, including topical application to the nipples. It has been used orally in infants with thrush, sometimes successfully after nystatin has failed.[1] Any excess cream or ointment should be removed from the nipples before nursing. 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]
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream?
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 Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream and have used it then do not panic as Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream, what to do?
Usage of Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.
If I am using Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Jock Itch Antifungal | Clotrimazole Cream 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