I am breast feeding and have a cold what would be a good over the counter medicine I can safely take?

Answer 1

Check with your pediatrician. I was told by mine that all OTC cold meds are safe. Just watch out for your milk supply because decongestants will dry up all body fluids which will result in a reduction of milk production.
Meanwhile, get yourself a good vaporizer - that has helped me a lot.
Good luck and I hope you are feeling better soon.

edited to add: pharmacists in my area won't answer this and all told me to ask my Ob. My Ob told me to ask the pharm. I went to the pedi and asked her since the question really is about how the meds will affect the baby, not the mother.

Answer 2

I had a chilly 2 months after my daughter became born, and that i discussed as the pharmacist and asked, and he or she mentioned that maximum folk of the OTC chilly drugs we not secure to take. the only difficulty i'd desire to truly take became some sort of youngsters drugs. (i'm unsure what the kind became or what she mentioned to stay away from interior the grownup meds). I basically drank tea, and used Vicks, besides as cough drops. She mentioned No to Buckleys and nyquil. call and ask.

Answer 3

Any Tylenmol product is fine to take while pregnant or breastfeeding, so maybe try Tylenol Cold or Cold and Cough or Sever Cold

Answer 4

Here is what you need to know:
http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html

I can't tell you brands as I live in a different country than you, but it is all there. Also talk to your pharmacist, that is what they are there for and they are more knowlegeable than most doctors.

Answer 5

call a pharmacist, they know for sure what would be safe without hurting your milk supply and the baby. GOod luck.

Answer 6

Ask your pharmacist.

Anyone can count pills, but the single most important part of a pharmacist's job is counselling patients.