Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion while Breastfeeding

Q: My doctor has prescribed me Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion , what should I do?

Usage of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion while 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 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion while breastfeeding. We will also discuss about common side effects and warnings associated with Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion.

What is Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion ?

helps prevent sunburn if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see Directions ), decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun

Brief: Sunscreen

Can I use Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion while breastfeeding?

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion safe for breastfeeding

As per our analysis Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion contains only one ingredient and that is Zinc oxide. We have analyzed Zinc oxide and it seems to be safe to use Zinc oxide while breastfeeding, that means usage of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Zinc oxide usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys

Zinc oxide while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 1314-13-2

It is used topically as an astringent and skin protector, very often together with small amounts of Ferric Oxide to form Calamine (see specific info). It is a product compatible with breastfeeding according to WHO Essential Medicine’s List - 2002.It is also used in dental hygiene products and cosmetics. Widely used for skin protection of the diaper area in infants. Because of the small dose used and poor absorption into plasma of most topical dermatological preparations, excretion into breastmilk in significant amount appears to be unlikely. Do not apply on the breast to prevent infant ingestion; otherwise, wash it off thoroughly with water before the next breast feed.

What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion?

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 Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion and have used it then do not panic as Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.

My doctor has prescribed me Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion, what should I do?

Usage of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion is safe for nursing mothers and baby, No worries.

If I am using Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Spf30 | Zinc Oxide Lotion 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