Is Bencyl-Benzoate Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Bencyl-Benzoate? Is Bencyl-Benzoate safe for nursing mother and child? Does Bencyl-Benzoate extracts into breast milk? Does Bencyl-Benzoate has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Bencyl-Benzoate influence milk supply or can Bencyl-Benzoate decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Bencyl-Benzoate lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Bencyl-Benzoate is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Bencyl-Benzoate may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Bencyl-Benzoate may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Bencyl-Benzoate low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Bencyl-Benzoate 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 Bencyl-Benzoate usage in lactation
It is an insecticide and scabicide drug for topical use. Avoid applying it on the breast or nipple. Otherwise, remove it thoroughly before nursing.
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Permethrin(Safe)
Lindane(Unsafe)
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Malathion(Low Risk)
Piperonyl Butoxide(Low Risk)
Pyrethrum Flower(Safe)