Antihistimine during breast feeding?

Question

What type of medication is ok during breast feeding? Or none at all?

Answer 1

My opinion the best is to take NONE, however see below site (proffesional, I am not a doctor: however always confirm with one! before taking anything)

This site will give you much more proffesional answers:
http://www.babycenter.com/general/baby/babybreastfeed/8790.html

Whether you're suffering from congestion brought on by allergies or pain associated with a more serious health problem, you're probably ready to head to the medicine cabinet for some relief. Although many medications are safe to use while breastfeeding, almost any drug will get into your milk to some degree and can occasionally affect your milk supply (and the same will go to your babies mouth). To be safe, you should always check with your child's doctor before taking any kind of medication, even over-the-counter drugs.

Safe to Take in Normal Doses:
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Fexofenadine
Brand: Allegra
Antihistamine for allergies and hay fever
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Loratadine
Brand: Claritin
Antihistamine for allergies and hay fever
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Potentially Hazardous
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Antihistamine/decongestant combinations
Brand: Contac
Dimetapp Used to treat colds and allergies; may reduce your milk supply
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They say as above, on this web site, some are safe 9or not) in normal dosee, however I still would not have done it. AFter all it is your baby!!

Answer 2

Antihistamines are used to dry up bodily secretions. They *can* dry up your breast milk. There is no way to know in advance if a drug will have that effect on you, nor on *which* one is least likely to do so. You can try one, and, if your baby starts having fewer wet diapers, stop and give it a few days, then try another one. If you pay attention and stop at the first sign of a problem, your baby won't be harmed.

But before you try any drug, call a La Leche League Leader with the name and dosage of the specific drug. There may be other problems with certain antihistamines. Don't call and ask which drug is good; they aren't doctors, so they can't recommend specific drugs--only give you reliable published information on a particular drug that *you* name.

Answer 3

Over the counter claritin (generic = loratidine) would be fine. Or another option might be a combination of "topical" products like nasalcrom nasal spray (for nasal symptoms) and opcon-A or visine-A for eye symptoms. Topical products do not get absorbed into the system significantly.

But if these don't work then talk to your doctor. There are several options available. Allegra (fexofenadine) is "probably" safe, though we don't have a lot of information on this. But nasal steroid sprays (available by prescription) are topical and safe also.

Answer 4

It's definetley best to avoid medication during breastfeeding, but most meds ARE safe for while you are breastfeeding. If you ask your doctor or pharmacist, they can suggest safer brands for whatever you are looking for.

In a breastfeeding advocate's opinion, it is far safer to have a small amount of medicatoin pass through your milk into baby than to give baby formula. The risks of formula are WAY higher than that of any medication you would be taking.

Answer 5

Try drinking hot tea instead of taking medicines while your still breast feeding. The last thing you want to do, is to expose your baby to the medicines you take into your own body through your milk.

Answer 6

tyleno is the only thing safe to take while breast feed ing unless docter says diffrent

Answer 7

WHO IS YOUR DOCTOR!!!? He or she should have asked you all along if you will be nursing and given you a list of things you can and shouldn't take when breasfeeding...

Answer 8

anything from Tylenol-but to be on the safe side don't take anything