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I'm a breastfeeding mom and have a head cold. my son takes formula as well. wanting to take zyrtec (cetirizine) d or dayquil. how long should i wait to nurse again?

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Nursing: Okay to nurse while taking most over the counter medicines.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2015

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