Arnica Montana Gel while Breastfeeding

Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Arnica Montana Gel while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Arnica Montana Gel.

What is Arnica Montana Gel used for?

For relief of muscle pain and stiffness due to minor injuries, overexertion and falls. Reduces pain and swelling, as well as discoloration from bruising.

Purpose: Arnica montana (Leopard's bane) 1X HPUS-7%...............trauma, muscle pain and stiffness, swelling from injuries, discoloration from bruising

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

Arnica Montana Gel safe for breastfeeding

Active ingredient in Arnica Montana Gel is Arnica montana and based on our analysis of Arnica montana it appears that using Arnica Montana Gel is safe in breastfeeding. Below is analysis of Arnica montana while breastfeeding.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.

Arnica Montana Gel Breastfeeding Analsys

Arnica montana while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 977000-27-3

Se utilizan las flores y también raíces y hojas de esta planta herbácea.Contiene lactonas sesquiterpénicas, aceite esencial, flavonoides y trazas de alcaloides pirrolizidínicos.Uso tópico sobre piel íntegra.Indicaciones en medicina tradicional sin pruebas de su eficacia: antiinflamatorio tópico en contusiones, esguinces y dolores musculares localizados (EMA 2014). No aplicar sobre piel dañada.Es muy tóxica por vía oral (Anderson 2017) habiéndose descrito gastroenteritis, arritmia cardiaca problemas neurológicos y muerte (WHO 2007 p.77, n.a.l. 2001) en personas que la tomaron y un caso de anemia hemolitica grave en un recién nacido de 9 días cuya madre tomaba infusión de arnica (Miller 2009). A fecha de última actualización no encontramos datos publicados sobre su excreción en leche materna. La pequeña dosis y la escasa absorción plasmática de la mayoría de preparaciones dermatológicas tópicas hacen poco probable el paso de cantidad significativa a leche materna. No aplicar sobre el pecho para que el lactante no lo ingiera, ni en áreas extensas o por periodos prolongados para evitar absorción sistémica. Conviene lavarse las manos después de la aplicación de arnica para evitar un posible contacto con la boca del lactante.

Is Arnica Montana Gel safe while breastfeeding

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Arnica Montana Gel?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Arnica Montana Gel is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Arnica Montana Gel, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Arnica Montana Gel has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.

If I am using Arnica Montana Gel, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Arnica Montana Gel 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