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A member asked:

Can i take advil (ibuprofen) while breastfeeding and if i do will it get into my milk? i have some very sore muscles in my back.

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Safe to use: Advil (ibuprofen) is safe to use while breastfeeding. Your ongoing back pain will have much more impact on your infant and his/her response to breastfeeding than taking pain meds.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/23/2017

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Advil (ibuprofen): Advil (ibuprofen) can pass into breastmilk but is not considered a problem. Check with your OB for his opinion

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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