Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Aminobenzoic Acid? Is Aminobenzoic Acid safe for nursing mother and child? Does Aminobenzoic Acid extracts into breast milk? Does Aminobenzoic Acid has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Aminobenzoic Acid influence milk supply or can Aminobenzoic Acid decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Aminobenzoic Acid lactation summary

Aminobenzoic Acid usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Aminobenzoic Acid is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Aminobenzoic Acid may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Aminobenzoic Acid may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Aminobenzoic Acid low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Aminobenzoic Acid We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Aminobenzoic Acid usage in lactation

Photo-sensibility reactions and Vitiligo have been reported after systemic use. It is a product of null or scanty usefulness and should be dismissed. PABA is not contained in breast-milk. Such deficiency protects against malarial infection since PABA is a growth factor for Plasmodium.

Alternate Drugs for Emollients and Protectives for dermatological use. ATC D02

Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin(Safe)
Lanolin Ultrapure Medical Grade Usp Modified Lanolin(Safe)
Sunscreen(Low Risk)
Lactic Acid(Safe)
Urea(Safe)
Zinc Carbonate(Safe)
Zinc Oxide(Safe)
Carbamide(Safe)
Flowers of Zinc(Safe)

Synonyms of Aminobenzoic Acid

EINECS 215-310-3
NSC 173996
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