HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have the flu and took alka-seltzer plus night severe cold & flu (1 fast relief mix in packets) about 5 mins ago. i breastfeed. is it safe to nurse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Would not: There are certain meds in the cold and flu variety Would not take this and breast feed. Will not hurt the child long term but might make the child irritable. Try to take nothing more than acetaminophen when breast feeding BEst wishes.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 1/5/2017

1.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My left breast near my armpit is sore to touch with lumps. No fever, redness or flu symptoms. Is it mastitis? I breastfeed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it ok to take alka seltzer plus cold and flu and take clartin d in the same day?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What age do you have to be to buy alka seltzer plus cold and flu?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

7th day now- have cold & low temp - severe cough - now no voice - been taking alka seltzer severe flu - dont wanna over react - wait or go to dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How long do i have to wait to breast feed after taking alka seltzer cold plus ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I breastfeed my 9 month old and I have severe diarreha and nausea, what can I take to get rid of this stomach flu?
Is it safe to breast feed and get a flu shot?
Can I take Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Severe Cold and Flu if I'm on Zoloft (sertraline)?
Should I wait more than one day to breastfeed after taking alka-seltzer plus multi-symptom cold This also contains aspirin for fever, any suggestions ?
I have a newborn and three older kids (10, 8, 6) everyone in my house has gotten their flu shot except for the newborn. I have to formula feed although I did breastfeed in the hospital. At the first sign of illness in my home can the baby take tamifl?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.