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What over the counter medicine can she use if she has symptoms of cold, sinus, or flu? she's a breastfeeding mother.

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Cold and BF: Can use simple OTC for cold while BF. ie: Sudogest, Dimetapp. Tylenol q 4 hrs if needed for pain, temp. Just observe while BF. If cold worsens contact an MD internist per Healthtap.

Answered 10/29/2017

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