I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Ortho malathion? Is Ortho malathion safe for nursing mother and child? Does Ortho malathion extracts into breast milk? Does Ortho malathion has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Ortho malathion influence milk supply or can Ortho malathion decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
- DrLact safety Score for Ortho malathion is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
- A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Ortho malathion may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
- Our study of different scientific research indicates that Ortho malathion may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
- Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Ortho malathion low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
- While using Ortho malathion 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.
Significantly less Ortho malathion penetrated from Ovide after 0.5 h versus the suggested 8 h application, without decreasing the product’s efficacy. Avoid applying it on the breast or nipple. Otherwise, cleanse it thoroughly before nursing.
Ortho malathion appears to be poorly absorbed after topical application, so it is not likely to reach the breastmilk in large amounts. However, breastmilk excretion of Ortho malathion has not been studied after application of the 0.5% lotion. Until more data become available, an alternate agent is preferred.[1]
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