Is Dimeticone compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Dimeticone?

Dimeticone

July 15, 2017 (Very Low Risk)

Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone).

Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides.

An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence (see info on Simethicone)

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely.


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Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Dimeticone since it is relatively safe.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • ジメチコン
  • Dimethicone
  • Dimethyl Silicone
  • Dimethylsiloxane
  • Dimetilpolisiloxano
  • Silicone Oil
  • ديميتيكون
  • Διμεθικόνη
  • Диметикон
  • 二甲硅油

Drug trade names

References

  1. Burgess IF, Brown CM, Lee PN. Treatment of head louse infestation with 4% dimeticone lotion: randomised controlled equivalence trial. BMJ. 2005Abstract
  2. Nair B; Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel. Final report on the safety assessment of stearoxy dimethicone, dimethicone, methicone, amino bispropyl dimethicone, aminopropyl dimethicone, amodimethicone, amodimethicone hydroxystearate, behenoxy dimethicone, C24-28 alkyl methicone, C30-45 alkyl methicone, C30-45 alkyl dimethicone, cetearyl methic... Int J Toxicol. 2003Abstract