Carbamide Peroxide and 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 in milk and infant serum

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.

Effects on lactation and breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

References

1. ClarkRM RossSA HillDW Within-day variation of taurine and other nitrogen substances in human milk. J Dairy Sci 1987 70 776 80 3584613 PubMed
2. Al-KerwiEA Al-HashimiAH SalmanAM Mother's milk and hydrogen peroxide. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2005 14 428 31 16326651 PubMed