Carbamide Peroxide use while Breastfeeding
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Carbamide Peroxide Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Carbamide (urea) peroxide has not been studied during breastfeeding. It is unlikely that carbamide peroxide found in ear drops or teeth whiteners is absorbed into the bloodstream. However, if any carbamide peroxide were absorbed, it would be broken down to urea and hydrogen peroxide, both of which are found normally in human milk.[1][2] If carbamide peroxide is used by the mother according to directions, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding and no special precautions are required.
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.
References
1. Clark RM, Ross SA, Hill DW, Ferris AM. Within-day variation of taurine and other nitrogen substances in human milk. J Dairy Sci. 1987;70:776-80. PMID: 3584613
2. Al-Kerwi EA, Al-Hashimi AH, Salman AM. Mother's milk and hydrogen peroxide. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2005;14:428-31. PMID: 16326651
Carbamide Peroxide Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
124-43-6
Drug Class
- Peroxides
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
793
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-11-03
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Carbamide peroxide otic use during Pregnancy
- Carbamide peroxide topical use during Pregnancy
- Carbamide peroxide solution Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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