Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment while Breastfeeding
What is Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment used for?
Brief: Skin Protectant
What are the risk associated with Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment Breastfeeding Analsys
Zinc oxide while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 1314-13-2
It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment, what should I do?
Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment, is it safe?
Definitely, Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Baby Diaper Rash | Zinc Oxide Ointment 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