2007-03-10 01:26:06 · 11 answers · asked by kyle t 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
When in doubt, look up the active ingredients. Over the last nearly three years I've been nursing on and off, my daughter for 11 months, and then 9 months later I started nursing my son, who I'm still breastfeeding at 14 months. And yet, up until about 10 minutes ago, I thought Dayquil was a definite no-no. But I did some research, so I hope you can benefit from it. According to Dayquil's website (http://www.vicks.com/2.1_DayQuil.php), the active ingredients in Dayquil are Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, and Phenylephrine. Acetaminophen is the same as Tylenol, which is perfectly fine while breastfeeding (http://kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html#painmeds). Dextromethorphan is also a Lactation Risk Category L1 (safest for breastfeeding -- see http://kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html#coughmeds). Phenylephrine is category L3, which is considered "moderately safe" (http://kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html#decongestants). For more on Lactation Risk Categories, see this site: http://kellymom.com/health/meds/lactation_risk_cat.html.
So after reviewing the active ingredients, I now believe Dayquil should be just fine while breastfeeding. If you aren't sure, talk to your local pharmacist. Make sure you mention the particular active ingredients, since many doctors and even some pharmacists will just tell you that things aren't safe because they don't feel like doing the research and don't want to take the chace of being wrong. So make sure you find out WHY it isn't compatible with breastfeeding if they tell you that.
Good luck, I hope I helped.
2007-03-10 02:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2015-08-06 23:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dayquil has the active ingredients:
Acetaminophen 325 mg (Pain reliever/fever reducer)
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg (Cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg (Nasal decongestant)
per: http://www.vicks.com/2.1_DayQuil.php
Acetaminophen -obviously safe, they give it to babies. It is rated L1 which is safest.
Dextromethorphan is also rated is L1 per Hale (the source on drug safety during lactation. It has NOT been reviewed by the AAP.
Now pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are considered to be safe per Hale BUT they may lower your milk supply which if you are struggling with a low supply would be very bad. ALL decongestants (as far as I know) may lower supply. When I was sick last time the sources I found said phenylephrine was slightly safer, which is what is in this medication. Now the are L3 which means they are moderately safe, this is due to their effect on milk.
If you ONLY need the decongestant I would find a medication that only contains the decongestant.
Another excellent source of information, all they do is study safety during pregnancy and lactation is Motherisk.org Dial a 10-10 long distance plan and it should cost less than $2
Motherisk's Home Line - (416) 813-6780 - for information about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease and infections during pregnancy. [This is a toll call to our Toronto call centre. Callers may have to wait up to 10 minutes to speak to a counsellor.]
These Helplines are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
http://www.motherisk.org/women/contactUs.jsp
2007-03-10 01:49:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You should always check with your doctor for these types of questions.
I do know that anything that you may ingest will affect your child as it will end up in your milk.
Cold medications have high amounts of ingredients that I would not want in my body, let alone my childs. The tiniest amount of adult medication can be extremely dangerous to a baby, and could be deadly in some cases.
I am sorry that you do not feel well, but it would be much safer for you to get in a hot steamy shower to relieve your cold symptoms.
Hope you feel better, have a good day.
2007-03-10 02:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dayquil Breastfeeding
2016-10-01 10:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. I did take dayquil once while I was breastfeeding and it caused hyperactivity in my daughter. Definately not worth it. Go to your pharmacy and the pharmacist will tell you an alternative. Good luck
2007-03-10 01:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by jenniferm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not recommended. Anything that treats more the one symptom is usually a no no for pregnancy and BF. I would visit La Leche League for more information
2007-03-10 01:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by Brittainy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-01 10:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. If you are unable to talk to your doctor ask the pharmacist, they have lots of information for you.
2007-03-10 02:23:18 · answer #9 · answered by PLDFK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
consult ur docter for best results
2007-03-10 01:31:11 · answer #10 · answered by jayanthi s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋