Can Zicam be taken safely while breastfeeding?

Question

My doctors after hours service will not call him because this is not an emergency, and pharmacists will not answer questions like that anymore.. atleast around here... they used to... liability I guess... Please only answer if you know for certain as I do not need to risk my baby on a guess! Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

i take Zicam and this is what it says on the back of the bottle itself under Questions and comments:call toll-free 877-942-2626. call that number and i bet you can get your answer correctly! and if not try going to google.com and searching Zicam, you're bound to finding something about if taking Zicam while breastfeeding is good or not!

always here to help,

lizziey

Answer 2

Hi there!

I would definitely check with your doctor before you take it, just to make sure. I will tell you though, Zicam is kind of risky to take whether or not you're breastfeeding. A lot of people who have taken it (either in the gel form, or the hard candy) have experienced prolonged and sometimes permanent loss of taste or smell. I would suggest staying away from it all together. You might want to try echinacea, it's an all natural herb that boosts the immune system to prevent against illness. Hope this helps!!

Answer 3

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Can Zicam be taken safely while breastfeeding?
My doctors after hours service will not call him because this is not an emergency, and pharmacists will not answer questions like that anymore.. atleast around here... they used to... liability I guess... Please only answer if you know for certain as I do not need to risk my baby on a guess! ...

Answer 4

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).

Answer 5

Look in your local phone book under social services. There should be a "nurse hotline" or similar, call it. The reason a pharmacist isn't going to tell you is because it is up to your doctor to inform you about meds, especially during pregnancy. I know nothing about zircan so I can not tell you what it would do to a pregnancy, I can suggest that you read the instructions, usually they will tell you to consult your physician BEFORE taking it if you are pregnant. You might try looking it up online or searching for a more natural/homeopathic remedy to your problem.

Answer 6

i would wait til morning and call the doc - just to be safe - it is homeopathic, but this is what it says on the zicam website:

Q. Can I use Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief if I am pregnant (or breast feeding)?
A. As stated in the 'Warnings' section of the Zicam package insert. if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. you should seek the advice of a physician before using Zicam.

hope it helps

Answer 7

Sparky and Breasty's is safe for that , and people with high blood pressure, but it's only available in Japan atm

Answer 8

no dont do it, u could harm the baby

Answer 9

yes.......anything else?