Tetracaine Hcl Injection while Breastfeeding
What is Tetracaine Hcl Injection used for?
Is Tetracaine Hcl Injection usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether tetracaine hydrochloride is excreted in human milk; however, it is rapidly metabolized following absorption into the plasma. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when tetracaine hydrochloride is administered to a nursing woman.
Tetracaine Hcl Injection Breastfeeding Analsys
Tetracaine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 94-24-6
Anesthetic drugs for topical use, both dermatological and odontological, have almost nil absorption when properly used. Do not apply on breast. Otherwise, do it after having nursed, and cleanse it thoroughly with water before next feeding.
Tetracaine Hcl Injection Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Tetracaine hydrochloride while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 94-24-6
No information is available on the use of tetracaine during breastfeeding. Based on the low excretion of other local anesthetics into breastmilk, a single dose of injected tetracaine during breastfeeding, such as for a dental procedure, is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. However, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Topical application of tetracaine to the mother is unlikely to affect her breastfed infant if it is applied away from the breast. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1]
I already used Tetracaine Hcl Injection and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
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 Tetracaine Hcl Injection and have used it then do not panic as Tetracaine Hcl Injection is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Tetracaine Hcl Injection, is it safe?
Definitely, Tetracaine Hcl Injection is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Tetracaine Hcl Injection, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Tetracaine Hcl Injection
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Tetracaine Hcl Injection 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