Question 1

can a take codeine cough syrup while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Codeine&amp; milk: 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 2

is there any cough medicine for women who are still breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A few ideas for you: You can take a product with dextromethorphan if you need to, but don't ignore simple remedies like a couple teaspoon of honey, throat lozenges. If your cough is quite bad, you have fever or chest pain, or if you have any difficulty breathing, you should see your doctor.

Question 3

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 4

im breast feeding  can i take cough medicine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Medications like Mucinex (guaifenesin) are probably safe in breast feeding.

Question 5

can i take cough medicine while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

: see instructions with the package as there are many kinds of cough medicines or if given by your MD call them.

Question 6

what is safe to drink for cough if breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Ginger and Honey: Fresh ginger tea with honey is good for a cough.  Moms who are breastfeeding can safely eat honey. but  babies under the age of 1 should not be given honey, corn syrup, or even maple syrup directly because of the risk of botulism.  Babies don't produce enough acid in their stomach to kill the bacteria that causes botulism. Moms do.  Even if they eat contaminated honey, there is no risk to baby.

Question 7

what cough medicines can i take while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what can i take for a dry cough while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Robitussin DM (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan).: 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Safe Options: 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 10

one year five months constantly coughing during the night,tried to give him cough syrup nothing seems to be working,what can i do to help him not struggle to sleep at night ?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: Most of the available cough meds for kids do little or nothing under the age of 6 if then. Night cough often reflects airborne irritants in their sleeping quarters that can be reduced with effort. Sometimes night cough is a sign of mild uncontrolled asthma or allergic drainage.

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

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Im breast feeding can i take cough medicine?

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Can i take cough medicine while breast feeding?

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What is safe to drink for cough if breastfeeding?

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What cough medicines can i take while breastfeeding?

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What can i take for a dry cough while breastfeeding?

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

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One year five months constantly coughing during the night,tried to give him cough syrup nothing seems to be working,what can i do to help him not struggle to sleep at night ?

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