Flector Patch Breastfeeding

Breast milk is superior in nutrition, It provides resistance against infections and allergies, It is naturally sterile. Despite all the advantages of breastfeeding some mothers choose to pause the breastfeeding in fear of harmful effects of medicines passing in breast milk. Are you wondering about breastfeeding and using Flector Patch ? Know what is Flector Patch and how it can affect your breast milk and whether Flector Patch is safe for your kid or not.

What is Flector Patch used for?


SECTION Flector® Patch is indicated for the topical treatment of acute pain due to minor strains, sprains, and contusions

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

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

Flector Patch Breastfeeding Analsys


Diclofenac epolamine while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 119623-66-4

High plasma protein binding makes excretion into breast milk to be very low. Because the latter and a rapid elimination rate it is considered to be compatible with breastfeeding.


What if I already have used Flector Patch?

As usage of Flector Patch is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Flector Patch else no further action is required.


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

Definitely, Flector Patch is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.


If I am using Flector Patch, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Flector Patch


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Flector Patch 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