Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Chaloxyd BP 50FT? Is Chaloxyd BP 50FT safe for nursing mother and child? Does Chaloxyd BP 50FT extracts into breast milk? Does Chaloxyd BP 50FT has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Chaloxyd BP 50FT influence milk supply or can Chaloxyd BP 50FT decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Chaloxyd BP 50FT lactation summary

Chaloxyd BP 50FT is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Chaloxyd BP 50FT is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Chaloxyd BP 50FT is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Chaloxyd BP 50FT does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Chaloxyd BP 50FT 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 Chaloxyd BP 50FT usage in lactation

A keratolytic and topical anti-infective agent used in the treatment of acne. Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk Only 5% is absorbed through the skin and is quickly eliminated via urine after being metabolized in the skin to benzoic acid (AEMPS 2013, Seubert 1984, Holzmann 1979), so it is not expected to pass into breast milk.Taken orally, it is destroyed at the gastrointestinal level, so its absorption into milk is zero. It is considered very low risk during breastfeeding (Kong 2013, Worret 2006, Leachman 2006, Zip 2002). Do not apply to the chest in order to prevent the infant from ingesting it; if necessary, apply after breastfeeding and clean well with water before the next feed. Applying topical creams, gels and other products which contain paraffin (mineral oil) to the nipple is to be avoided so that the infant does not absorb them. (Concin 2008, Noti 2003). List of essential medicines WHO: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002).

Answer by DrLact: About Chaloxyd BP 50FT usage in lactation

Topical Chaloxyd BP 50FT has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because only about 5% is absorbed following topical application, it 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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