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A member asked:
How long does benadryl (diphenhydramine) stay in breastmilk? would it be safe to take occasionally while nursing my 16 month old?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: The 1/2 life, or time for half to be gone is 4 hours, but baby gets only 2% of your dose. Some concerns about reducing milk volume are raised but have not been proven. Alternatives like loratadine or cetirizine may have less impact. The main effect on baby might be some sedation, but at normal doses that would be unlikely to occur.
Answered 2/2/2019
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Better to Avoid: 25 y/o female asks How long does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) stay in breast milk? Would it be safe to take occasionally while nursing my 16 month old? The main issue is why mother is taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in the first place. Granted only about 2% of what mother takes gets into breast milk in general better to avoid sedatives as Baby's Brain is still Developing. Best to ask Baby's Pediatrician.
Answered 2/4/2021
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