Last update July 1, 2015
Likely Compatibility
We do not have alternatives for Dibucaine.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.
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Dibucaine is also known as Cinchocaine.
Dibucaine in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Dibucaine in its composition:
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e-lactancia is a resource recommended by Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - 2015 of United States of America
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Topical anesthetics (locally used compounds on skin or mouth) when properly applied show a poor or almost nil absorption. Likely, enhanced absorption when apply on damaged or swollen surfaces.
Do not apply on the breast. Otherwise, after a breast feed and cleanse it thoroughly with water before next feeding.
Creams, gels and other locally applied products that contain paraffin (mineral oil) should be avoided on the nipple in order to keep the infant from absorption of Hydrocarbon derivatives.