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Hi i am feeding mom suffering from alopecia my doctor prescribed me tugain foam 5 she assured me that it wont harm my baby but on medicine it is written that it is not suitable fir nursing mother please clear my confusion what should i do i need treatment desperatly
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
Minoxidil (Tugain) is pregnancy category C drug and its not recommended to be used in the long run if you are breast-feeding. It is clearly excreted in breast milk and may severly harm the baby. I never recommend it.
And remember, this alopecia is totally normal and natural process mostly seen in mothers with recent delivery. Once baby is almost one year or more, the problem will solve at its own. Just keep a good diet and remain physically active. This alopecia is reversible. Take multivitamins, fresh fruit juices and salads and green leafy vegetables.
Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
USA
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Is Taking Tugain Safe When Breastfeeding?
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. Minoxidil (Tugain) is pregnancy category C drug and its not recommended to be used in the long run if you are breast-feeding. It is clearly excreted in breast milk and may severly harm the baby. I never recommend it. And remember, this alopecia is totally normal and natural process mostly seen in mothers with recent delivery. Once baby is almost one year or more, the problem will solve at its own. Just keep a good diet and remain physically active. This alopecia is reversible. Take multivitamins, fresh fruit juices and salads and green leafy vegetables. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA