Nicotine Lozenge while Breastfeeding

Q: If I am using Nicotine Lozenge , will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Nicotine Lozenge and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

For most of the drugs advantages of taking medications overweighs the potential risks however some drugs could be really dangerous for breastfed baby hence every medication shall be considered separately. In this page we will discuss about purpose of Nicotine Lozenge and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Nicotine Lozenge and some common side effects associated with Nicotine Lozenge.

What is Nicotine Lozenge used for?

•reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Brief: Stop smoking aid

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

Nicotine Lozenge high risk while breastfeeding

As Nicotine Lozenge is made of only Nicotine, and Nicotine is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Nicotine Lozenge is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Nicotine and Nicotine Lozenge during location. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly. We also recommend you talk to your health care provider before making final decision.

Nicotine Lozenge Breastfeeding Analsys

Nicotine while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 54-11-5

Information in this record refers only to the use of nicotine as a replacement product for smoking cessation. With a 21 mg transdermal patch, nicotine passes into breastmilk in amounts equivalent to smoking 17 cigarettes daily. Lower patch strengths of 7 and 14 mg provide proportionately lower amounts of nicotine to the breastfed infant. No studies on nicotine spray or nicotine gum use in nursing mothers have been reported. Maternal plasma nicotine concentrations after using the nicotine spray are about one-third those of smokers, so milk concentrations are probably proportionately less. Maternal nicotine plasma concentrations after using nicotine gum are variable depending on the vigor of chewing and number of pieces chewed daily, but can be similar to those attained after smoking cigarettes. One source recommends the shorter acting agents over the patches.[1] Some have advocated use of nicotine replacement products in smoking mothers to reduce the risk to breastfed infants of inhaled smoke and toxins in maternal cigarette smoke.[2][3] However, others point out that based on animal data, nicotine may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and might interfere with normal infant lung development. These authors recommend against using any form of nicotine in nursing mothers.[4][5] No studies have been performed to resolve these issues. An alternate smoking cessation product may be preferred during nursing.

Nicotine Lozenge Breastfeeding Analsys - 2

Nicotine and Breastfeeding

Unsafe

What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Nicotine Lozenge?

If you observer abnormal behavior or any other health issue in infant then you should immediately call 911 or contact other contact other emergency service provider in your area otherwise closely monitor the baby and inform your doctor about your Nicotine Lozenge usage and time interval of breastfeeding.

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Nicotine Lozenge, is it safe?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Nicotine Lozenge then there must be good reason for that as Nicotine Lozenge is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.

If I am using Nicotine Lozenge, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Nicotine Lozenge and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Nicotine Lozenge 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