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I have a severe cold and still breastfeeding my 17 months old som.is it safe to take theraflu cold night and daytime hot powder drink?
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Some of the....: .....Ingredients in theraflu come through in breast milk. As with all drugs taken while breast feeding, only use them if you absolutely need them. The benefits need to outweigh the risks. And it's never a bad idea to discuss it with your doctor.
Answered 9/16/2016
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