Does anybody know if Ziacam or ColdEZE are ok while bfing?

*sallymad*

Hate to drag two kids to Walgreens just ask then find out they are not ok, so I thought I'd ask here first....

honkytonk_kid

from kellymom:

Zicam, a homeopathic nasal gel containing ionic zinc gluconate, is generally considered to be compatible with breastfeeding. Zicam contains small amounts of zinc (Zincum Gluconicum) - 266 micrograms per squirt; in one study (Mossad 2003) the daily dosage used was 2.1 mg per day. Zinc is considered compatible with breastfeeding, particularly in small amounts (excessive amounts are not a good idea, for mom's sake rather than baby's). In addition, nasal sprays/gels are generally a better choice for nursing moms as compared to oral medicines. The amount of systemic absorption of nasal sprays/gels is minimal compared to oral ingestion. Although not related to lactation, it should be noted that there are reports of loss of smell resulting from the use of intranasal zinc gluconate (see Jafek BW, Linschoten MR, Murrow BW. Anosmia after intranasal zinc gluconate use. Am J Rhinol. 2004 May-Jun;18(3):137-41).

 

*sallymad*

Thanks! Totally forgot about kellymom....

honkytonk_kid

You're welcome! I use it all the time.