Question 1

can i take theraflu while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Speak with your doc: If you have the flu you are contagious and infected.  Breastfeeding when ill is difficult and should be discussed with your doctor.  It is dangerous to expose an infant to the flu and you should speak with your doctor about appropriate prescription medication and using formula to protect your baby.  Feel well soon and I hope your baby stays well.

Question 2

is it safe to take theraflu while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Avoid using Theraflu: Theraflu contains phenylephrine and chlorpheniramine that may interfere with breast milk supply.  Avoid using other  antihistamines and decongestants such as pseudoephrine that may also interfere with breast milk supply.

Question 3

my throat has been hurting for a day now, was wanting to know if i can take theraflu while breastfeeding? also is it safe for the baby to breastfeed w

Accepted Answer

Ok but short course: Assuming the medication is Theraflu flu &amp; sore throat. It contains 3 ingredients- acetaminophen, phenylephrine and pheniramine. 
Acetaminophen is safe.  small amounts of pheniramine can pass to breast milk and baby may be restless or sleepy
Phenylephrine could decrease lactation
However recent studies seem to ok
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2868610/
Make you don't have strep throat

Question 4

can i take night time theraflu while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Breast feeding &amp;meds: Theraflu contains three active ingredients: acetaminophen which is safe for breast-feeding moms, phenylephrine which is not believed to be harmful via breast milk to the baby BUT it may decrease milk production. Caution if your baby is a newborn or was premature. The third active ingredient pheniramine may also decrease milk production, but no harmful effects to the infant have been described.

Question 5

i have a severe cold and still breastfeeding my 17 months old som.is it safe to take theraflu cold night and daytime hot powder drink?

Accepted Answer

Some of the....: .....Ingredients in theraflu come through in breast milk.  As with all drugs taken while breast feeding, only use them if you absolutely need them.  The benefits need to outweigh the risks.  And it's never a bad idea to discuss it with your doctor.

Question 6

can i take crcuma while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

BREASTFEEDING YAY!: Ask your doctor .

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome contains curcuminoids such as curcumin. No data exist on the excretion of any components of turmeric into breastmilk or on the safety and efficacy of turmeric in nursing mothers or infants.

Question 7

could i take medicines if i am breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends on what you are taking, but many medications are acceptable.

Question 8

is thyrosense safe to take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Thyrosense: There have been no studies to know whether this is safe or not.  The label its self says it has not been evaluated by the FDA.

Question 9

medicines that are ok to take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Check with your doc or pediatrician for this information.If ready to do some heavy reading, buy the reference "medications and mothers milk" by t hale, 15 ed, 2012.

Question 10

can i take tyenol while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  No contraindications for you with tylenol (acetaminophen).

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