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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.
Answered 2/23/2017
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Advil (ibuprofen): Advil (ibuprofen) can pass into breastmilk but is not considered a problem. Check with your OB for his opinion
Answered 10/31/2014
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