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Can i take a 800 mg motrin while breastfeeding to help with breast tenderness? 110lbs

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Mastitis: It is safe to take ibuprofen while you are breast feeding. Is it possible that you have a mastitis, infection in your breast that is causing this much pain? Might be a good idea to give your OB a call.

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Answered 2/26/2017

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