Question

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

Answer by DrLact: About Retapamulin usage in lactation

No information is available on the use of retapamulin during breastfeeding. Because retapamulin is poorly absorbed after topical application, it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants after maternal application away from the breast. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast, because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[1]
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