Comments on: Can A Breastfeeding Mom Take Panadol Or Asprin?

By: sezblack

sezblack — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:35:53 +0000

It should say on the box whether you can take it while you are breastfeeding. But they give you Panadol in hospital when you have the baby so it should be ok.

By: expatpau

expatpau — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:28 +0000

This is a question your doctor or pharmacist should answer.
A well-intentioned but incorrect answer from a non-professional could be risky and even dangerous.

By: Cinders

Cinders — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:09:58 +0000

I was told panadol is the safer option. I personally would not choose aspirin over panadol – there may be potential side effects with aspirin. I was however on Voltaren (another NSAID drug) after my pregnancy (not by choice) and was breastfeeding for four months. As far as we know our son wasn’t affected by this. Maybe choose the panadol this time, and check on the aspirin for next time.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:46:44 +0000

Panadol is safe. Not sure about asprin

By: Kate_bra

Kate_bra — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:35:19 +0000

Panadol is perfectly fine but no asprin

By: Vicki L

Vicki L — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:14:17 +0000

i know when i was breastfeeding (2 months ago) i took ibuprofen or paracetamol. this is what i was told to take by my midwife.

By: mommy2sa

mommy2sa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:06:14 +0000

Call the pharmacist. They will be able to tell you. I know with Panadol any information says to contact your doctor but a pharmacist will know more about what to use while nursing. Aspirin is transmitted thru the breastmilk and to the baby.

By: INC0GNIT

INC0GNIT — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:32:12 +0000

only Paracetamol!!!

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:54:18 +0000

panadol yes asprin no, same as when your pregnant