After childbirth and during lactation, the female body is especially vulnerable to colds. All due to hormonal changes, decreased immunity. But a newly mummy is so dangerous to get sick. If you are breast-feeding, then most drugs should not be taken. Despite this, doctors prescribe an effective remedy “Hexoral” (for breastfeeding) to newly made parents. Today's article will tell you if this is acceptable.
Can “Hexoral” breastfeed?
To get the correct answer to this question, you need to refer to the instructions. The annotation states that you can not use "Hexoral" if there is an individual intolerance to its components. For children under three years of age, this type of medicine is not prescribed due to the fact that the child will not be able to use it correctly.
Hexoral does not prohibit the use of breastfeeding when breastfeeding. It is important to take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor, and not to self-medicate. The instructions describe that the active substance of the drug is hexetidine. In the rinse, 100 mg in 100 ml is present, and the aerosol contains 200 mg of the component in 100 ml. Hexoral tablets contain chlorhexidine and benzocaine, and lozenges with different tastes contain amyl methacresol and dichlorobenzyl alcohol.
What will help the medicine for expectant mothers?
The drug "Hexoral" during breastfeeding can be quite effective. It is often used by newly minted mothers to eliminate a sore throat. The manufacturer advocates: the drug treats, but does not mask, the symptoms. Indications for use prescribed in the instructions are as follows:
- infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and pharynx;
- gingivitis and bleeding gums;
- peridontopathy and stomatitis;
- condition after tooth extraction (in order to prevent infection);
- fungal lesions of the oral mucosa and larynx (stomatitis, thrush);
- bad smell caused by teething wisdom or purulent gaps.
The abstract reports that the drug (among women during lactation and other patients) can be used for daily hygiene, as well as for the purpose of antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity before or after surgical interventions.
Can a medication negatively affect a child?
What is the danger of "Hexoral" when breastfeeding? The instruction tells that the drug can cause adverse reactions. They appear rarely enough and have the appearance of an allergy. When using the drug in accordance with the instructions, such consequences do not occur. The dose of the drug is so low that it is practically not absorbed through the mucous membranes. The medicine acts on the surface of the larynx, tonsils and oral cavity. If you do not overdose, then for the child it is completely safe. The main components are not excreted in milk, while in pregnant women they do not cross the placental barrier.
Nevertheless, some compassionate mothers are afraid to harm the baby. In this case, doctors recommend taking the drug immediately after the next feeding. In the period between applying the baby to the chest, the active substance will do the job and will be washed off from the surface of the mucous membranes as much as possible.
How to use "Hexoral" when breastfeeding correctly?
The manufacturer offers to purchase several types of medicine: aerosol, solution and tablets. Do not apply all at once. Be sure to ask your doctor exactly which “Hexoral” you need.
- Aerosol is sprayed by sharp pressing the piston 1-2 times a day. It is preferable to use the medicine in the morning and evening.
- "Hexoral Tabs" when breastfeeding is used in the intervals between the baby's applications, 1 tablet. The maximum daily dose is 8 pills.
- Lozenges with various oils and flavors in the composition dissolve one lozenges during the day, but not more than 8 tablets per day. The duration of treatment varies from 5 to 7 days.
- The solution for rinsing "Hexoral" during breastfeeding is prescribed more often than other forms. They treat the mucous zone of the oral cavity (15 ml) 2-3 times a day. Rinse should be done for at least 30 seconds.
Women tell
You already know how Hexoral is used for breastfeeding. The medicine reviews are pretty good. Women who used the medication during lactation say: “Hexoral” is effective and safe.
The pain after the use of tablets, solution or aerosols disappears within a few minutes. However, they are not just disguised. The active substance copes with pathogenic microorganisms, providing an antiseptic effect. The fact that the Hexoral and Hexoral Classic tablets have a pleasant taste is also encouraging for newly moms. You can choose the one that you like the most: lemon, honey and so on. It is convenient to take this medicine with you when you go to work or to the store. Aerosol and rinse solution do not have such advantages. Parents say that they use Hexoral (solution) every morning for the purpose of conducting hygienic procedures. They take tablets and lozenges for resorption during the day. There are reviews telling about taste impairment after using Hexoral tablets. This phenomenon is temporary, it passes on its own. The manufacturer recommends that you consult a doctor if there are strange and incomprehensible symptoms.
Instead of a conclusion
From the article you were able to learn about the effective and affordable antiseptic "Hexoral". When breastfeeding, the instruction does not prohibit its use. But this does not mean that you can take the medicine thoughtlessly and in unlimited quantities. If the newly minted mother has a sore throat or has other symptoms of malaise, then the therapist should definitely see her. Be treated with safe means, all the best!