Sorry, probably wrong section!
What meds can I take with a cold, I'm probably ok on only paracetamol, but can I have Tunes/Soothers or something? I can't breathe!
This is the best info I've found so far:
"As for the decongestants present in many cold remedies, be cautious. New data from my laboratories suggest that pseudoephedrine may significantly suppress milk production, and I no longer recommend it for breastfeeding mothers. Many antihistamine/decongestant preparations are not very effective for colds and flu symptoms anyway and may not prove beneficial enough to risk side effects in the infant. To treat seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis), intranasal steroids are ideal for breastfeeding mothers, as their systemic absorption is minimal"
Sudafed: "Oral Decongestants - Sudafed, Entex PSE - Used to treat congestion associated with colds or allergies; often reduces milk supply"
What meds can I take with a cold, I'm probably ok on only paracetamol, but can I have Tunes/Soothers or something? I can't breathe!
This is the best info I've found so far:
"As for the decongestants present in many cold remedies, be cautious. New data from my laboratories suggest that pseudoephedrine may significantly suppress milk production, and I no longer recommend it for breastfeeding mothers. Many antihistamine/decongestant preparations are not very effective for colds and flu symptoms anyway and may not prove beneficial enough to risk side effects in the infant. To treat seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis), intranasal steroids are ideal for breastfeeding mothers, as their systemic absorption is minimal"
Sudafed: "Oral Decongestants - Sudafed, Entex PSE - Used to treat congestion associated with colds or allergies; often reduces milk supply"
