Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream while Breastfeeding
What is Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream used for?
I am breastfeeding mother and I am using Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream. Can it have any bad effect on my kid? Shall I search for better alternative?
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether topically applied acyclovir is excreted in breast milk. Systemic exposure following topical administration is minimal. After oral administration of ZOVIRAX, acyclovir concentrations have been documented in breast milk in 2 women and ranged from 0.6 to 4.1 times the corresponding plasma levels. These concentrations would potentially expose the nursing infant to a dose of acyclovir up to 0.3 mg/kg/day. Nursing mothers who have active herpetic lesions near or on the breast should avoid nursing.
Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream Breastfeeding Analsys
Acyclovir while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 59277-89-3
Antiviral very active against herpes simplex and zoster-varicella.Intravenous, oral and topical (dermatological and ophthalmological) administration.Authorized use in newborns and infants. It is excreted in breast milk in clinically insignificant amounts, much lower than the dose used in newborns and infants (Drake 2012, Bork 1995, Taddio 1994, Don 1991, Meyer 1988, Lau 1987), and no problems have been observed in infants whose mothers were taking acyclovir (Taddio 1994). There is not systemic absorption of topical Acyclovir. List of WHO essential medicines: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002).American Academy of Pediatrics: medication usually compatible with breastfeeding (AAP 2001).
Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Acyclovir while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 59277-89-3
Even with the highest maternal dosages, the dosage of acyclovir in milk is only about 1% of a typical infant dosage and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Topical acyclovir applied to small areas of the mother's body away from the breast should pose no risk to the infant. 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]
I am nursing mother and I have already used Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream, what should I do?
As usage of Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream is mostly safe while breastfeeding hence there should not be any concern. In case of any change in behavior or health of your baby you should inform your health care provider about usage of Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream else no further action is required.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream, is it safe?
Definitely, Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Zovirax | Acyclovir Cream 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