Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops Breastfeeding
Most health expert recommend six month of exclusive breastfeeding but statics suggest that numbers are not good, almost 95% mothers start breastfeeding but this number drops to 40% in first three month and further it drops to 15% till fifth month. Sometime its due to need of medication usage. Because of these statics its important to provide good information on safety of drugs in breastfeeding so that it can be improved when possible. In this FAQ sheet we will discuss about exposure to Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops.

What is Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops used for?


reduces duration of the common cold helps reduce severity of cold symptoms: sore throat stuffy nose sneezing coughing nasal congestion Zicam® Cold Remedy was formulated to shorten the duration of the common cold and was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.

Purpose: Active ingredients (in each medicated drop) Purpose Zincum aceticum 2x Zincum gluconicum 2x Reduces duration and severity of the common cold Sambucus nigra (elderberry) 4x Helps relieve cold symptoms Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

What are the risk associated with Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops usage while breastfeeding? What precautions shall I take while using it in breastfeeding?

Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops low risk for breastfeeding
Task to evaluate the effect of Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops is quite difficult as it consist mainly 3 ingredients. However we have analyzed all 3 active ingredients and have reached a conclusion that Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops poses low risk while breastfeeding. Below we have summarized our analysis of each 3 ingredients.

Note: Due to high dilution of active ingredients in homeopathic medicines most homeopathic medicines are safe while breastfeeding.


Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops Breastfeeding Analsys


Zinc cation while Breastfeeding

Safe

Zinc (Zn) is an essential element for nutrition. It is present in many foods.Recommended daily allowance of Zn is 8 to 15 mg. (Moran Hall 2010). Millions of people worldwide are Zn-deficient.It is used as a treatment for Wilson's disease and Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. Zn is involved in the regulation process of lactation (Lee 2016).Pasteurization of the milk does not affect the concentration of Zn and other trace elements (Mohd Taufek-2016). The average concentration of Zn in breastmilk is 4 to 16 mg / L (Picciano 1976, Hannan 2005, Dórea 2012) which is independent of plasma levels and maternal daily intake (Krebs 1995, Chierici 1999, Hannan 2009).Intestinal absorption of zinc is almost doubled during pregnancy and lactation (Fung 1997).Zinc levels in the infant are dependent on Zinc levels in the breast milk (Dumrongwongsiri 2015)With a varied and balanced diet, an extra intake of minerals is not needed. Excessive intake of Zinc may cause gastrointestinal problems and Pancytopenia (Irving 2003).

Zinc gluconate while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 4468-02-4

Zinc (Zn) is an essential element for nutrition. It is present in many foods.Recommended daily allowance of Zn is 8 to 15 mg. (Moran Hall 2010). Millions of people worldwide are Zn-deficient.It is used as a treatment for Wilson's disease and Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. Zn is involved in the regulation process of lactation (Lee 2016).Pasteurization of the milk does not affect the concentration of Zn and other trace elements (Mohd Taufek-2016). The average concentration of Zn in breastmilk is 4 to 16 mg / L (Picciano 1976, Hannan 2005, Dórea 2012) which is independent of plasma levels and maternal daily intake (Krebs 1995, Chierici 1999, Hannan 2009).Intestinal absorption of zinc is almost doubled during pregnancy and lactation (Fung 1997).Zinc levels in the infant are dependent on Zinc levels in the breast milk (Dumrongwongsiri 2015)With a varied and balanced diet, an extra intake of minerals is not needed. Excessive intake of Zinc may cause gastrointestinal problems and Pancytopenia (Irving 2003).

Sambucus nigra flowering top while Breastfeeding

Low Risk

CAS Number: 977002-47-3

Bush. Bark, leaves, roots, flowers and fruits are used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine (diuretic, laxative, anti-infective for cold relief ...) without any scientific evidence on effectiveness.It contains flavonoids (quercetin, isoquercitin and rutin), phenolic acids, terpenes, minerals, tannins. Quercetin is excreted in breast milk in a concentration which increases with diets that contain products like elderberry. In the elderberry as well as other plants are contained endocrine disruptors that could display pro or counter-estrogen activity. Since it has no proven therapeutic benefit, it seems wise to avoid any consumption or doing it in very moderate way during lactation.



What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops?

Homeopathic medicines usually do not cause harmful effects on breastfed babies. Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops is a homeopathic medicine and if your baby does not have any abnormal symptoms then there is nothing to worry about. Some homeopathic medicines contain alcohol (ethanol) and such homeopathic medicines in high dosage can have bad effect on development of baby.


I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops, is it safe?

Homeopathic medicines are usually safe in breastfeeding and if Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops has been recommended by doctor then there should be no doubt about its usage in breastfeeding.


If I am using Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Not really.


Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops in breastfeeding?

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
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week