Is (+-)-Econazole Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use (+-)-Econazole? Is (+-)-Econazole safe for nursing mother and child? Does (+-)-Econazole extracts into breast milk? Does (+-)-Econazole has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can (+-)-Econazole influence milk supply or can (+-)-Econazole decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
(+-)-Econazole lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for (+-)-Econazole is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of (+-)-Econazole is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that (+-)-Econazole does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of (+-)-Econazole 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 (+-)-Econazole usage in lactation
Systemic absorption through skin or vaginal mucosa is not significant. Wash hands thoroughly. Avoid using it on the breast or cleanse before nursing.
Answer by DrLact: About (+-)-Econazole usage in lactation
Topical (+-)-Econazole has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because less than 1% is absorbed after topical application, it is considered a low risk to the nursing infant.[1] Avoid application to the nipple area and 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.[2]
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