Asmanex Hfa | Mometasone Furoate Aerosol while Breastfeeding

What is Asmanex Hfa | Mometasone Furoate Aerosol used for?

What are the risk associated with Asmanex Hfa | Mometasone Furoate Aerosol usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?

Mometasone furoate while Breastfeeding

At latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found. It is unlikely to be excreted in significant amounts into breast milk due to a poor systemic absorption (< 0,1%). In addition, a high protein-binding capacity makes excretion to be even less likely. Experts agree with the opinion that topical, oral or inhaled administered steroids are compatible with breastfeeding. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.

Mometasone furoate while Breastfeeding

CAS Number: 105102-22-5

Neither topical mometasone nor the mometasone nasal implant have been studied during breastfeeding. Since only extensive application of the most potent corticosteroids may cause systemic effects in the mother, it is unlikely that short-term application of topical corticosteroids or the slow-release implant would pose a risk to the breastfed infant by passage into breastmilk. However, it would be prudent to use the least potent drug on the smallest area of skin possible. It is particularly important to ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only the lower potency corticosteroids should be used on the nipple or areola where the infant could directly ingest the drugs from the skin. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1] Any topical corticosteroid should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.

I already used Asmanex Hfa | Mometasone Furoate Aerosol and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Asmanex Hfa | Mometasone Furoate Aerosol, is it safe?

If I am using Asmanex Hfa | Mometasone Furoate Aerosol, will my baby need extra monitoring?

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