Is Insect Repellent M 3535 Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Insect Repellent M 3535? Is Insect Repellent M 3535 safe for nursing mother and child? Does Insect Repellent M 3535 extracts into breast milk? Does Insect Repellent M 3535 has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Insect Repellent M 3535 influence milk supply or can Insect Repellent M 3535 decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Insect Repellent M 3535 usage in lactation
No published information is available on the clinical use of insect repellent M 3535 (IR3535) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider IR3535 to be safe and effective during breastfeeding when used as directed. It should be used by breastfeeding women to avoid exposure to mosquito-borne viruses.[1] Avoid application directly to the nipple and other areas where the infant might directly ingest the product.