Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet while Breastfeeding
What is Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet used for?
Brief: Common Cold
What are the risk associated with Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?
Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.
Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet Breastfeeding Analsys
Camphor (natural) while Breastfeeding
UnsafeCAS Number: 76-22-2
Substance which can be extracted under distillation from the Camphor tree bark. Nowadays it is synthesized from the Turpentine. Used with creams and lotions as local anti-inflammatory agent. There is no proof of effectiveness as decongestant or expectorant when used in inhaled preparations, but as a toxic agent. Camphor is a highly lipophilic substance which is well absorbed by whatever via of administration (skin, inhalation, mouth) that crosses easily the cell membrane. Pharmacokinetic data support the likelihood of excretion into breast milk in a significant amount. Camphor has been shown to be toxic at low dose on infants in whom it may cause headache, vomiting, seizures and coma. It should never be administered by mouth. It is not appropriate its use during breastfeeding, and, in whatever case, it should not be applied on the mother's breast, since severe intoxications be occurred in infants after use of small ingested amounts. Be aware of not using it in the nostrils.
I already used Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?
Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet 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 Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet, is it safe?
Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.
If I am using Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet, will my baby need extra monitoring?
Not really.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Common Cold | Camphor (natural) Pellet 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