Is Geranodyle Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Geranodyle? Is Geranodyle safe for nursing mother and child? Does Geranodyle extracts into breast milk? Does Geranodyle has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Geranodyle influence milk supply or can Geranodyle decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About Geranodyle usage in lactation
No published information is available on the clinical use of Geranodyle (para-menthanediol; oil of lemon eucalyptus) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider Geranodyle 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.