Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray while Breastfeeding

It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for six months and then while introducing to other food sources extend it to twelve months. In this duration most mothers will need help of some sort of medication, It could be for short term like could and flue or it could be something chronic like Arthritis or Diabetes and here comes the question of safety of medication in use. In this post we will figure out what is Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray and whether its safe to use Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray while nursing or not.

What is Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray used for?

reduces underarm wetness

Brief: antiperspirant

I am currently breastfeeding and I want to know if using Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray is safe for my kid? Does it have any effect on milk production?

Aluminum chlorohydrate is the one and only active ingredient present in Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray. Aluminum chlorohydrate in itself is a low risk drug for lactation so it is easy to understand that Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray also comes in category of Low Risk item while breastfeeding. Below is the summary of Aluminum chlorohydrate in breastfeeding.

Aluminum chlorohydrate and Breastfeeding

Low Risk

Penetration of aluminum chlorohydrate following dermal application is minimal, with the rate being around 0.01% and up to 0.06% in pre-damaged skin however there are abundant controversy about its carcinogenic capability. Until more information is available, a moderate use of the deodorant may be advisable during breastfeeding, avoiding those containing bisphenol, parabens and fragrance or excessive perfume, and do not apply them close to the breast and/or on the breast to prevent them being ingested by the infant.

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Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray is in the category of low risk, if you have already used it then its not a big deal if health and behavior of baby is good. However your health care provider shall be aware of the fact that you have used Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray so you should inform him based on your convenience.

Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray comes in category of low risk and if your doctor is aware that you are breastfeeding it should be ok to use without much concerns.

Not much monitoring required while using Dove | Aluminum Chlorohydrate Aerosol, Spray

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