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Antihistamines Breastfeeding
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Was just stung by a wasp, wondering if any antihistamines would be safe to take while breastfeeding or should I just ride out the swelling ?
Most antihistamines: ...Are acceptable while breastfeeding. On the other hand, they may not be very effective for a wasp sting. http://firstaid.webmd.com/allergy-insect-sting-treatment. ...Read more
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Breastfeeding (Definition)
Breastfeeding is providing nutrition to an infant using breat milk either directly by infant latching and sucking on the nipple or by feeding via bottle with expressed breast milk (when baby has difficulty suckling). Breast milk is the best milk for any baby but ...Read more
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Can I take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) while breastfeeding?
Yes: Taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can lead to a temporary decrease in breastmilk supply but usually it is minor unless you take a lot or for a long time. ...Read more
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Is it safe to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) when breastfeeding?
Yes,but: Something like Allegra or Claritin (loratadine) would have less effect on the milk volume you make and would not cause sedation in the baby. ...Read more
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Is Benadryl (diphenhydramine) safe while breastfeeding? Or how long should I wait to feed my baby after taking?
? safe: you want to avoid it during breastfeeding as it is gets to breast milk. If you take one dose, it won't probably be harmful, it would stay in your system for about 9-18 hours, a long time to avoid breast feeding, confer with your doctor for an alternative to control your symptoms, good luck ...Read more
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Is it okay if I am breastfeeding and taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) fir the allergies?
Breast Feeding: Small, occasional doses of Diphenhydramine would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Larger doses or more prolonged use may cause effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply. This is taken from the drug and lactation database web site where you can search for drugs. Search for Diphenhydramine .Link: http://toxnet.Nlm.Nih.Gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?Lact. ...Read more
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Breast feeding and antihistamine safe?
Some are: Cetirizine (zyrtec) and Loratadine (claritin, alavert) are both pregnancy class b sae and are safe during breast feeding as well. ...Read more
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I have an ear infection and runny nose. Currently breasfeeding. What medications (antibiotic and antihistamine) can I take for my baby to be safe?
Kiindly visit your: doctor, you need to be examined first to decide wether you need an antibiotic, and to be prescribed safe medicines during breast feeding ...Read more
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Sore throat poss post nasal drainage. Would antihistamine help? Can I take while breast feeding? What to take for sore mild scratchy throat?
Nasal drainage: You may safely take clartin while breast feeding. It will also help your scratchy throat ...Read more
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For sinusitis is flonase and benadryl safe while breastfeeding a 1 yr old.
Probably but: Probably but ask your pediatrician
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Benadryl (Definition)
Diphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common ...Read more
Antihistamine (Definition)
Sedating and non-sedating antihistamines prevent and treat allergic reactions, and are ...Read more