Is it safe to take Nyquil while nursing 6 month old?

Answer 1

I'd say no. Narcotics aren't a good idea to introduce into an infant's bloodstream. If you're having trouble sleeping try something herbal like chamomile or melatonin. Melatonin is a chemical secreted by the body that induces sleep, or helps to, and can be found in natural suppliment form.

Answer 2

No way. Nyquil has alcohol in it as far as I know. You should never take any medication without speaking with your doctor first.

Answer 3

NO!! Talk to your doctor & a pharmacist, even if it is on the phone You should't take anything but vitamins or what he suggests! There are some herbal stuff U cannot take either! Please talk to someone. I'm so glad U ased before U did!

Answer 4

I think if you pump and save milk and don't actually feed from breast for 6 hours it should be out of your system!

Answer 5

No.

Breast-feeding-If you are breast-feeding, the chance that problems might occur depends on the ingredients of the combination. For the individual ingredients of these combinations, the following apply:

* Acetaminophen -Acetaminophen passes into the breast milk. However, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
* Alcohol -Alcohol passes into the breast milk. However, the amount of alcohol in recommended doses of this medicine does not usually cause problems in nursing babies.
* Antihistamines -Small amounts of antihistamines pass into the breast milk. Antihistamine-containing medicine is not recommended for use while breast-feeding since most antihistamines are especially likely to cause side effects, such as unusual excitement or irritability, in the baby. Also, since antihistamines tend to decrease the secretions of the body, the flow of breast milk may be reduced in some patients.
* Caffeine -Small amounts of caffeine pass into the breast milk and may build up in the nursing baby. However, the amount of caffeine in recommended doses of this medicine does not usually cause problems in nursing babies.
* Decongestants (e.g., ephedrine, phenylephrine, , pseudoephedrine) -Phenylephrine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies. Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine pass into the breast milk and may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies (especially newborn and premature babies).
* Iodides (e.g., calcium iodide and iodinated glycerol) -These medicines pass into the breast milk and may cause unwanted effects, such as underactive thyroid, in the baby.
* Narcotic antitussives (e.g., codeine, dihydrocodeine, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone) -Small amounts of codeine have been shown to pass into the breast milk. However, the amount of codeine or other narcotic antitussives in recommended doses of this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
* Salicylates (e.g., aspirin) -Salicylates pass into the breast milk. Although salicylates have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, it is possible that problems may occur if large amounts are taken regularly.

Answer 6

I would think not, but check with your doctor and read the bottle,