Question

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

Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin lactation summary

Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Usp Standard & Modified Lanolin usage in lactation

Avoid applying it on nipples; all lanolin is not the same: - Standard Lanolin: 12 -15% alcohol and 40 PPM pesticide residues. - Modified Lanolin: 6% alcohol and 3 PPM pesticide residues. Use for the nipples Ultrapure Medical Grade USP Modified Lanolin, alcohol and pesticides free, safe for use on even the most sensitive skin or where infant ingestion may occur.

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

Aminobenzoic Acid(Low Risk)
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)
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