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I take pepcid and claritin daily for reflux and allergies respectively. nursing 7 month old. okay?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Safe: Pepcid (famotidine) is used in newborns in levels higher than would be found in breastmilk. It is safe. Claritin (loratadine) an antihistamine might alter breast milk flow. Consider instead using nasal steroid or nasal cromolyn (both over the counter). Both are safe with breastfeeding.

Answered 3/30/2017

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A member asked:

I take pepcid and claritin daily for reflux and allergies respectively. nursing 7 month old. okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

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