Comments on: What Are Some Medications That Are Safe For Breastfeeding Moms?

By: Adeline

Adeline — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:33:45 +0000

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.

By: Woman in Red

Woman in Red — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:39:39 +0000

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.

By: Denise J

Denise J — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:15:12 +0000

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.

By: joyceele

joyceele — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:03:44 +0000

the formulas in the drug stores are constantly chaning..you should just call your doctor and ask.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:21:43 +0000

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

By: C K Platypus

C K Platypus — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:10:36 +0000

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.

By: ♪♪BandMo

♪♪BandMo — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:53:16 +0000

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.