Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet 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 Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet.

What is Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet used for?


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Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet while breastfeeding safe or not? Can there be any side effects for infant while using it during breastfeeding?

Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet safe for breastfeeding
As per our analysis Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet contains only one ingredient and that is Zinc. We have analyzed Zinc and it seems to be safe to use Zinc while breastfeeding, that means usage of Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Zinc usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

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


Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet Breastfeeding Analsys


Zinc while Breastfeeding

Safe

Zinc (Zn) is an essential element for nutrition. It is present in many foods.Recommended daily allowance of Zn is 8 to 15 mg. (Moran Hall 2010). Millions of people worldwide are Zn-deficient.It is used as a treatment for Wilson's disease and Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. Zn is involved in the regulation process of lactation (Lee 2016).Pasteurization of the milk does not affect the concentration of Zn and other trace elements (Mohd Taufek-2016). The average concentration of Zn in breastmilk is 4 to 16 mg / L (Picciano 1976, Hannan 2005, Dórea 2012) which is independent of plasma levels and maternal daily intake (Krebs 1995, Chierici 1999, Hannan 2009).Intestinal absorption of zinc is almost doubled during pregnancy and lactation (Fung 1997).Zinc levels in the infant are dependent on Zinc levels in the breast milk (Dumrongwongsiri 2015)With a varied and balanced diet, an extra intake of minerals is not needed. Excessive intake of Zinc may cause gastrointestinal problems and Pancytopenia (Irving 2003).


What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet 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 Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.


If I am using Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Zincum Metallicum | Zinc Met Tablet 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

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