Recommendations made
pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.
Is it allowed to take Benzoyl Peroxide during lactation? |
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A keratolytic and topical anti-infective agent used in the treatment of acne. Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk Only 5% is absorbed through the skin and is quickly eliminated via urine after being metabolized in the skin to benzoic acid (AEMPS 2013, Seubert 1984, Holzmann 1979), so it is not expected to pass into breast milk.Taken orally, it is destroyed at the gastrointestinal level, so its absorption into milk is zero. It is considered very low risk during breastfeeding (Kong 2013, Worret 2006, Leachman 2006, Zip 2002). Do not apply to the chest in order to prevent the infant from ingesting it; if necessary, apply after breastfeeding and clean well with water before the next feed. Applying topical creams, gels and other products which contain paraffin (mineral oil) to the nipple is to be avoided so that the infant does not absorb them. (Concin 2008, Noti 2003). List of essential medicines WHO: compatible with breastfeeding (WHO / UNICEF 2002). |
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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 Benzoyl Peroxide:Scientific literature
The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23657872
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17923223
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16638058
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16677965
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14623482
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12007012
- http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2002/55732.pdf
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6480347
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/387050
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