Triclosan

Chemical formula: C₁₂H₇Cl₃O₂  Molecular mass: 289.542 g/mol  PubChem compound: 5564

Pregnancy

No effects on pregnancy are anticipated, since systemic exposure to triclosan is expected to be low.

Nursing mothers

It is not known if triclosan is excreted in human milk. Risk to the infant is likely to be low since systemic exposure is low.

Patients should be advised to ensure that any residual product is fully washed off the breast prior to breast-feeding.

Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis and fertility

Fertility

There are no data on the use of triclosan on human fertility.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.

Cross-check medications

Review your medication to ensure that there are no potentially harmful drug interactions or contraindications.

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