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 Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice and its risk associated with lactation. We will also discuss the usage of Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice and some common side effects associated with Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice.
What is Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice used for?
: A dental caries preventive; for once daily self-applied topical use. It is well established that 1.1% sodium fluoride is safe and extraordinarily effective as a caries preventive when applied frequently with mouthpiece applicators.1-4 Denta 5000 Plus brand of 1.1% sodium fluoride in a squeeze-tube is easily applied onto a toothbrush. This prescription dental cream should be used once daily in place of your regular toothpaste unless otherwise instructed by your dental professional. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated, since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis. (See WARNINGS for exception.)
Is using Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
Sodium fluoride is the only one ingredient used in manufacturing of Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice, Which makes it easier to analyze its effect in breastfeeding. As per our analysis of Sodium fluoride it is safe to use Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice while lactating. We suggest you to check further details below about Sodium fluoride usage in breastfeeding.
Statement of Manufacturer/Labeler about breastfeeding usage
Nursing Mothers: It is not known if fluoride is excreted in human milk. However, many drugs are excreted in milk, and caution should be exercised when products containing fluoride are administered to a nursing woman. Reduced milk production was reported in farm-raised fox when the animals were fed a diet containing a high concentration of fluoride (98-137 mg/kg of body weight). No adverse effects on parturition, lactation, or offspring were seen in rats administered fluoride up to 5 mg/kg of body weight.
Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 7681-49-4
Used on teeth decay prophylaxis. It is contraindicated if water has been fluorated (>7ppm).
What should I do if I am breastfeeding mother and I am already exposed to Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice?
As usage of Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice else no further action is required.
My health care provider has asked me to use Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice, what to do?
Definitely, Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Denta 5000 Plus | Sodium Fluoride Gel, Dentifrice 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