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CASRN: 42822-86-6
Drug Levels and Effects
Summary of Use during Lactation
No published information is available on the clinical use of citriodiol (para-menthanediol; oil of lemon eucalyptus) during breastfeeding. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency consider citriodiol to be safe and effective during breastfeeding when used as directed. It should be used by breastfeeding women to avoid exposure to mosquito-borne viruses.[1] Avoid application directly to the nipple and other areas where the infant might directly ingest the product.
Drug Levels
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.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
- 1.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoid bug bites. Accessed 6-27/16. http://wwwnc
.cdc.gov /travel/page/avoid-bug-bites#repellent.
Substance Identification
Substance Name
Citriodiol
CAS Registry Number
42822-86-6
Drug Class
- Breast Feeding
- Insect Repellents
- Plant Extracts
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