Fluocinolone Acetonide

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Fluocinolone Acetonide during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

Because of a low absorption through skin significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. Whenever a treatment for nipple eczema or dermatitis is required the lowest potency steroid compound should be used. It should be applied right after the feed to make sure it has disappeared before the next nursing occurs. Otherwise, wipe cream out with a clean gauze. Do not continuously use for longer than a week. Reportedly, a case of mineral-steroid toxicity has occurred due to continuous use of cream on the nipple. Creams, gels or similar products that contain paraffin or mineral oil should not be used on the nipple to avoid absorption by the infant.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Fluocinolone Acetonide:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17923223
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14623482
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6874387

Comments  

+3 #2 Reviewer: velcromidway, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-04-30 07:16
I had no problems using the oil on my eyebrows or face, it went on easily with a cotton swab and I had no burning or itching. My scalp, on the other hand, I did experience some mild burning at first but that went away within a week. After only 8 days of treatment I went from using it on my whole scalp to spot treating.
+3 #1 Reviewer: Marj, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-02-13 08:54
Terrible area of rash on scalp with much scaling and flaking for over a year of increasing in area size using various treaments. Now, two weeks of using fluocinolone oil and lotion, almost entirely gone no itching which keeps my fingers away from area. Diagnosis is psoriasis. Area is slight pink after being red. Hopefully this is the end of problem.

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