Is Picaridin Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Picaridin? Is Picaridin safe for nursing mother and child? Does Picaridin extracts into breast milk? Does Picaridin has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Picaridin influence milk supply or can Picaridin decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Picaridin usage in lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of Picaridin (pPicaridin) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider Picaridin to be safe and effective during breastfeeding when used as directed. It should be used by breastfeeding women to avoid exposure to mosquito-borne viruses.[1] Avoid application directly to the nipple and other areas where the infant might directly ingest the product.