Is it allowed to take Chlorhexidine during lactation? |
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Iodine-free disinfectant which is widely use for skin, mouth, and, obstetric disinfection. It is preferred over iodine-based disinfectants in order to avoid high iodine exposure to the child in the neonatal and breastfeeding period that would pose a higher risk for thyroid dysfunction. Because of pharmacokinetic data (high molecular weight, high capacity for serum protein-binding and poor oral or gut absorption) significant excretion into breast milk is unlikely. Used for obstetrical purposes (vaginal or C-section wounds) even during birth or in the puerperal period, has failed to cause harm neither to the newborn nor the breastfed child. Although use in the nipple may not cause troubles to the breastfed infant (except one reported case in 1989) it is not considered to be a justified practice for prevention of mastitis. Any way, it is preferred to avoid use on the nipple, at least on a long-term basis. If used, wash the nipple thoroughly before nursing. List of Essential Medicines by WHO 2002: compatible with breastfeeding. |
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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 Chlorhexidine:- Acipoun ™
- Amident (Амидент) ™
- Angileptol ™
- Betasept ™
- Biguanex ™
- Biopatch ™
- Bucogel ™
- Clorxil ™
- Cristalcrom ™
- Cristalmina ™
- Cuvefilm ™
- Deratin ™
- Dyna-Hex ™
- Elgydium (Эльгидиум) ™
- Elugel ™
- Elugel (Элюгель) ™
- Exidine ™
- Hexicon (Гексикон) ™
- Hexil-P ™
- Hibiclens ™
- Hibiscott ™
- Hibiscrub ™
- Hibistat ™
- Hibitane ™
- Laclorhex ™
- Menalmina ™
- Normosept ™
- Parodontax (Italy) ™
- Peridex ™
- Peridont ™
- Periochip ™
- Periodil ™
- Periogard ™
- Pervinox Incoloro ™
- Plac Out ™
- Surgilube ™
Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23452043
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21247573
- http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11931511
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2648916
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2774629
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1792556/pdf/archdisch00673-0132b.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2666181
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3229768
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3513148
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