Question 1

Are cough drops safe for breastfeeding mom and baby?

Accepted Answer

No prolem for mother or baby.

Question 2

My sister is breastfeeding her 2 month baby she has a sore throat is safe for her to eat cough drops with honey?

Accepted Answer

Cough drops with honey would not contain active bacteria.

Question 3

What cough medicines can i take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

You can take any expectorant or suppressant cough rx .It is minimal amount it will not bother the baby.

Question 4

What can i take for a dry cough while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Robitussin dm (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) has an expectorant (guaifenesin) which will help loosen any  mucus trapped in the chest and a cough suppressant (dextromethorphan) to keep the coughing at bay.  Both are ok during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Question 5

What can i take for cough and colds with flu while i'm breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea..  Fever/ pain – acetaminophen.  Rest! hydrate well.

Question 6

Can a take codeine cough syrup while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Codeine is not prohibited during breast feeding but excess sedation in your baby may occur.  Watch out for this!  Taking the dose immediately AFTER nursing will help most of the medication clear your system before the next feeding time.

Question 7

Can i take alka-zelter plus for cold and cough while breastfeeding? if not what can i take for persistent dry cough?

Accepted Answer

according to my reference Epocrates.  Robitussin (guaifenesin) would be OK to take for your cough.  A better choice may be to go see your primary care to see why you have a persistent dry cough.

Question 8

My breastfeeding wife has a nagging cough,what medication is safe for her to take that wont negatively affect milk supply or baba?thanks

Accepted Answer

Your wife can use regular dextromethorphan without codeine over the counter, however, first  she needs to see a MD to find out why she has a nagging cough  to begin with. Not every cough is an infection, but can be a irritation by excessive mucous or from an enlarged thyroid gland.

Question 9

Please dr is it safe to take menthodex cough mixture during breastfeeding as the baby is 9 months old?

Accepted Answer

The ingredients in this medication should not affect breast milk or the baby consuming the milk.

Question 10

Which type of nasal decongestant/ cough suppressant can i take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Sudafed and afrin are safe decongestants, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and nasal steroids ok for allergy symptoms. Honey is a good cough suppressant.  Oral steroids for severe allergy symptoms or oral narcotics for severe cough are ok.  Best to clear any meds with OB or pediatrician.

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My sister is breastfeeding her 2 month baby she has a sore throat is safe for her to eat cough drops with honey?

What cough medicines can i take while breastfeeding?

What can i take for a dry cough while breastfeeding?

What can i take for cough and colds with flu while i'm breastfeeding?

Can a take codeine cough syrup while breastfeeding?

Can i take alka-zelter plus for cold and cough while breastfeeding? if not what can i take for persistent dry cough?

My breastfeeding wife has a nagging cough,what medication is safe for her to take that wont negatively affect milk supply or baba?thanks

Please dr is it safe to take menthodex cough mixture during breastfeeding as the baby is 9 months old?

Which type of nasal decongestant/ cough suppressant can i take while breastfeeding?

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