Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Huile de camphre? Is Huile de camphre safe for nursing mother and child? Does Huile de camphre extracts into breast milk? Does Huile de camphre has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Huile de camphre influence milk supply or can Huile de camphre decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Huile de camphre lactation summary

Huile de camphre is unsafe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Huile de camphre is 5 out of 8 which is considered Unsafe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 5 indicates that usage of Huile de camphre may cause serious side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Huile de camphre may cause moderate to high side effects or may affect milk supply in lactating mother.
  • Our suggestion is to use safer alternate options rather than using Huile de camphre .
  • It is recommended to evaluate the advantage of not breastfeeding while using Huile de camphre Vs not using Huile de camphre And continue breastfeeding.
  • While using Huile de camphre Its must to monitor 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.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Huile de camphre usage in lactation

Substance which can be extracted under distillation from the Huile de camphre tree bark. Nowadays it is synthesized from the Turpentine. Used with creams and lotions as local anti-inflammatory agent. There is no proof of effectiveness as decongestant or expectorant when used in inhaled preparations, but as a toxic agent. Huile de camphre is a highly lipophilic substance which is well absorbed by whatever via of administration (skin, inhalation, mouth) that crosses easily the cell membrane. Pharmacokinetic data support the likelihood of excretion into breast milk in a significant amount. Huile de camphre has been shown to be toxic at low dose on infants in whom it may cause headache, vomiting, seizures and coma. It should never be administered by mouth. It is not appropriate its use during breastfeeding, and, in whatever case, it should not be applied on the mother's breast, since severe intoxications be occurred in infants after use of small ingested amounts. Be aware of not using it in the nostrils.

Alternate Drugs for Phytotherapy, Topical Use

Calendula(Safe)
Poplar(Safe)
Camphor(Unsafe)
Marigold(Safe)
Golden Seal(Low Risk)
Nogal(Safe)
Mayapple(Unsafe)
Tepescohuite(Low Risk)
Oregon Grape(Low Risk)
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