At latest update, relevant information on excretion into breast milk was not found. It is unlikely to be excreted in significant amounts into breast milk due to a poor systemic absorption (< 0,1%). In addition, a high protein-binding capacity makes excretion to be even less likely. Experts agree with the opinion that topical, oral or inhaled administered steroids are compatible with breastfeeding. Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs 2002: Compatible with breastfeeding.
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Neither topical mometasone nor the mometasone nasal implant have been studied during breastfeeding. Since only extensive application of the most potent corticosteroids may cause systemic effects in the mother, it is unlikely that short-term application of topical corticosteroids or the slow-release implant would pose a risk to the breastfed infant by passage into breastmilk. However, it would be prudent to use the least potent drug on the smallest area of skin possible. It is particularly important to ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only the lower potency corticosteroids should be used on the nipple or areola where the infant could directly ingest the drugs from the skin. 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] Any topical corticosteroid should be wiped off thoroughly prior to nursing if it is being applied to the breast or nipple area.
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Mometasone Furoate Cream and have used it then do not panic as Mometasone Furoate Cream is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
Definitely, Mometasone Furoate Cream is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Mometasone Furoate Cream
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
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National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
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