What Are Some Medications That Are Safe For Breastfeeding Moms?
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under Breast Feeding Supplies
I currently have a really bad cold. I have been taking Tylenol (acetaminophin), as that is the only thing I know for sure is safe to take while breastfeeding. Does anyone know of any cold medicines that are for sure not excreted in breastmilk? My doctor is out until Tuesday……..(Labor Day weekend) and I HATE calling the nurseline at the hospital. Thank you!
Most OTCs are ok to take while you’re breastfeeding. If you’re worried, take the medication right before you breastfeed. That way, the milk is already in so there will be very little (if any) of your medication in it. And by the time you’re ready to nurse again, most of it will be out of your system. Robitussin is ok to take during pregnancy, so that should be ok to take while nursing also.
Any of the over the counter medications are considered safe as long as you take them in the recommended dosage. However, anything with sudaphed or PE in it may diminish your milk supply and also cause your baby to be irritable. That being said, I’ve had to take otc cold meds because of asthma and bronchitis while breastfeeding and not had any problems.
i breastfeed and i believe benadryl and suedaphed are safe- i have not hadd to use any medds yet though but that’s what you can take while you’re pregnant so i sont knwo why it woldn’t be safe. my siter took benadryl when she was breastfeeding- a pharmacy would def. know that answer- i was asking them all sorts of things when iwa s preggy
the formulas in the drug stores are constantly chaning..you should just call your doctor and ask.
Call a pharmacist at any drug store that is open. They can answer that question. Or call the nurse line. They are always glad to help. Remember almost everything you eat or drink will end up in the breastmilk.
Ideal is to try to not take anything at all when possible. That is what most pediatricians prefer. I have found this link helpful. Although I write down Dr. info I often misplace it and this one corresponds to much of info I was given. Good luck and Get well soon.
I would tough it out until Tuesday. Don’t take anything unless it’s okayed by your doctor… or break down and call the nurse line.