Question

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

Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol lactation summary

Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol is safe in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 1 indicates that usage of Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol is mostly safe during lactation for breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research also indicates that Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol does not cause any serious side effects in breastfeeding mothers.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol safe in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher 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 Nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol usage in lactation

Fat containing detergent with antiseptic and spermicide action. To be used alone (ovules), or in combination (creams) with barrier methods.

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