Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant while Breastfeeding
What is Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant used for?
What are the risk associated with Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether ocular administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk. Systemic steroids appear in human milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other untoward effects. Caution should be exercised when RETISERT is implanted in a nursing woman.
Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant Breastfeeding Analsys
Fluocinolone acetonide while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 67-73-2
Because of a low absorption through skin significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. Whenever a treatment for nipple eczema or dermatitis is required the lowest potency steroid compound should be used. It should be applied right after the feed to make sure it has disappeared before the next nursing occurs. Otherwise, wipe cream out with a clean gauze. Do not continuously use for longer than a week. Reportedly, a case of mineral-steroid toxicity has occurred due to continuous use of cream on the nipple. Creams, gels or similar products that contain paraffin or mineral oil should not be used on the nipple to avoid absorption by the infant.
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant?
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 Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant and have used it then do not panic as Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant, what to do?
Definitely, Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Retisert | Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant 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