Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion Breastfeeding
American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion used for?


Temporary relief of itching associiated with minor skin irritations due to: dry skin insect bites detergent sunburn

Brief: External Analgesic

Is Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion safe to use while breastfeeding? Can it interfere with growth and development of my kid?

Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion high risk while breastfeeding
As Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion is made of only Camphor (natural), and Camphor (natural) is unsafe to use in breastfeeding we can safely reach on conclusion that Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion is also unsafe to use while breastfeeding. Below is detailed analysis of Camphor (natural) and Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion 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.

Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys


Camphor (natural) while Breastfeeding

Unsafe

CAS 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 Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

We have already established that Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion is unsafe in breastfeeding and breastfeeding while using Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion is not a good idea however if have already used and then breastfed the baby then you shall monitor the behavior and health of baby closely and inform your doctor as soon as possible. In case of emergency please call 911.


My health care provider has asked me to use Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion, what to do?

If your doctor knows that you are breastfeeding mother and still prescribes Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion then there must be good reason for that as Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion is considered unsafe, It usually happens when doctor finds that overall advantage of taking outweighs the overall risk.


If I am using Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Yes, Extra monitoring is required if mother is using Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion and breastfeeding as it is considered unsafe for baby.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Dermasarra | Otc Topical Analgesic Drug Products Lotion 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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