Is Nystatin Gel Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Nystatin Gel? Is Nystatin Gel safe for nursing mother and child? Does Nystatin Gel extracts into breast milk? Does Nystatin Gel has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Nystatin Gel influence milk supply or can Nystatin Gel decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Nystatin Gel lactation summary
- DrLact safety Score for Nystatin Gel is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Nystatin Gel is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Nystatin Gel does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Nystatin Gel 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 Nystatin Gel usage in lactation
At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Absorption through the skin and mucosa is nil, in addition it is known to be almost nil via gastrointestinal tract. Hence, it is unlikely its appearance in the mother's plasma or the milk. Authorized medication for use in small infants and newborns. It is recommended to avoid putting creams, gels and other products for local use that could contain paraffin (mineral oil) on the nipple, in order to keep from absorbing it by the child. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2002): compatible with breastfeeding.