Is 3,8-p-Menthanediol Safe in Breastfeeding
Question
I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use 3,8-p-Menthanediol? Is 3,8-p-Menthanediol safe for nursing mother and child? Does 3,8-p-Menthanediol extracts into breast milk? Does 3,8-p-Menthanediol has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can 3,8-p-Menthanediol influence milk supply or can 3,8-p-Menthanediol decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?
Answer by DrLact: About 3,8-p-Menthanediol usage in lactation
No published information is available on the clinical use of 3,8-p-Menthanediol (para-menthanediol; oil of lemon eucalyptus) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider 3,8-p-Menthanediol 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.