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How long after overdosing on advil (ibuprofen) can my wife restart breastfeeding? she is 40, 190lbs, and took roughly 4000mg 12 hrs ago
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Advil (ibuprofen) overdose: If your wifehasnt started bleeding she can return to breastfeeding right away.
Answered 9/18/2013
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