Azelaic Acid use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Azelaic Acid: Finacea, Azelex, Finevin
Azelaic Acid Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Topical azelaic acid has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because only 4% of a dose is absorbed after topical application and it is a chemical that appears in foods and the bloodstream normally, azelaic acid is considered a low risk to the nursing infant.[1][2] Ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. 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.[3]
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
(Acne) Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Tretinoin
References
1. Akhavan A, Bershad S. Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties, systemic exposure, and safety. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4:473-92. PMID: 12814337
2. Leachman SA, Reed BR. The use of dermatologic drugs in pregnancy and lactation. Dermatol Clin. 2006;24:167-97. PMID: 16677965
3. Noti A, Grob K, Biedermann M et al. Exposure of babies to C(15)-C(45) mineral paraffins from human milk and breast salves. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2003;38:317-25. PMID: 14623482
Azelaic Acid Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
123-99-9
Drug Class
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Dermatologic Agents
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
541
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-01-31
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Azelaic acid topical use during Pregnancy
- Azelaic acid cream Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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