is antihistamine safe during breastfeeding?
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All antihistamines are considered safe to use during breastfeeding, as minimal amounts are excreted in the breast milk and would not cause any adverse effects on a breastfeeding infant.
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Zinc Gluconate,as found in Cold-eeze and Zicam is considered safe with breastfeeding although the nasal gel is recommended over the oral drops.
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Omeprazole and breastfeeding Omeprazole is safe to take while you're breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk, but only in small amounts that aren't harmful to the baby. But if your baby is premature or has health problems, check with your doctor first.
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Cough & sore throat meds Avoid eating excessive amounts of cough drops containing menthol. Large amounts of menthol can reduce milk supply. Many forms of Robitussin, Delsym and Benylin are considered compatible with breastfeeding.
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Mucinex is likely safe to take while breastfeeding and during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Before taking any medication while pregnant or breastfeeding, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor first. You may want to review this article with your doctor and ask any questions you have.
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Share on Pinterest Antihistamines cause serious side effects for children under 2 years of age. Over-the-counter Benadryl products are only suitable for some age groups: Benadryl is generally not safe to give to babies or infants under 2 years old at home.
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Can I take ibuprofen while I'm breastfeeding? Yes, you can take ibuprofen, as long as you don't have a stomach ulcer or asthma that gets worse if you take ibuprofen. Only a small amount gets into your breastmilk and it's unlikely to harm your baby.
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Summary of Use during Lactation Reports on the use of mebendazole during breastfeeding have found no adverse reactions in breastfed infants. There are rare case reports of a decrease in milk supply following use of mebendazole, but no convincing evidence that these were caused by the drug.
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It's OK to use some cough and cold remedies while you're breastfeeding, but you need to be cautious. It's fine to use throat lozenges. It's also fine to use some decongestant nose sprays, but always check with a pharmacist or GP first before using a spray.
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Sertraline and paroxetine (among SSRIs) and nortriptyline and imipramine (among TCAs) are the most evidence-based medications for use during breastfeeding because of similar findings across multiple laboratories, usually undetectable infant serum levels and no reports of short term adverse events.
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Small (2 to 4 mg), occasional doses of chlorpheniramine are acceptable during breastfeeding. Larger doses or more prolonged use might cause effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply, particularly in combination with a sympathomimetic such as spseudoephedrine or before lactation is well established.
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Therefore, hydroxyzine should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy. It is not known if hydroxyzine is excreted into breast milk. In general, antihistamines are not recommended for use during breastfeeding because they can cause stimulation or seizures in newborns.
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Sore throat sprays or lozenges (such as Chloraseptic) are generally considered safe, as are cough drops, (but avoid excessive amounts of cough drops containing menthol, as it can reduce milk supply). EYE DROPS designed for cold/ allergy symptoms are considered safe and compatible with breastfeeding.
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Dextromethorphan has been studied in breastfeeding women and is considered safe. (Often found in Alka Seltzer Plus, Tylenol Cough & Cold, Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil and more.) Chlorpheniramine has been approved, but large doses could also lower milk supply. (Often found in Coricidin and more.)
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Don't take any chances if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Doctors don't know enough about the safety of MSM in these circumstances. So it's best not to take it. Since MSM is a sulfa drug, do NOT take it if you have allergies to sulfa.
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Loperamide and breastfeeding It's generally safe to take loperamide for a couple of days while you're breastfeeding. Very small amounts of loperamide may get into breast milk but not enough to harm your baby. If you want to take loperamide for more than 2 days, talk to your doctor.
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You need to make sure that each ingredient is safe. Some cough and cold remedies contain paracetamol, which is safe to take while you're breastfeeding. But if you take these as well as paracetamol tablets or capsules, you may go over the recommended dose. Always stick to the recommended dose.