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I am currently breastfeeding and i have a cold. dry coughing sneezing and runny nose. what is safe to take since i breastfeed? safe for me and baby?
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Viral infection: Drink over 2 liters of water / day--not hard, as one bottled water is ½ a liter. That will help to flush out the virus circulating in your bloodstream. a nasal spray decongestant like Afrin has minimal absorption into your bloodstream. A drying antihistamine (those which can make you sleepy) like diphenhydramine is regarded as safe, too. Try half the usual dose, which would be 25 mg.
Answered 10/3/2017
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