Question

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

Azelaic acid, technical grade lactation summary

Azelaic acid, technical grade is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Azelaic acid, technical grade is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Azelaic acid, technical grade is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Azelaic acid, technical grade does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Azelaic acid, technical grade 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 Azelaic acid, technical grade usage in lactation

Avoid using it on the breast or cleanse thoroughly before nursing.

Answer by DrLact: About Azelaic acid, technical grade usage in lactation

Topical Azelaic acid, technical grade has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because only 4% of a dose is absorbed after topical application and it is a chemical that appears in foods and the bloodstream normally, Azelaic acid, technical grade is considered a low risk to the nursing infant.[1][2] Ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. 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.[3]

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