Being Sick and Breastfeeding
It’s that time of year. Everyone is sick. In my house we’ve passed around a cold for about a month now. The good news is, you do not have to stop breastfeeding just because you are sick. My little guy did come down with a cold but it wasn’t too bad. Most newborns who are being nursed have a higher immune system which prevents them from coming down with more serious things such as strep. When you are sick, however, you need to becareful about what medicine you take. Here is a list from babycentercom regarding what drugs are safe and what aren’t safe. As always, you should consult you doctor before taking anything but here is a general guideline. Stay healthy!
Safe to Take in Usual Doses
Name of Drug Brand Name Use Acetaminophen Tylenol Used for pain relief Acyclovir Zovirax Antiviral for herpes infections Antacids Maalox, Mylanta Used to treat upset stomachs Bupivacaine Marcaine A local anesthetic Caffeine coffee, soft drinks A stimulant Cephalosporins Keflex, Ceclor, Ceftin, Omnicef, Suprax Antibiotics for lung, ear, skin, urinary tract, throat and bone infections Clotrimazole Lotrimin, Mycelex Used to treat yeast and fungal infections Contraceptives (Progestin-Only) Micronor, Norplant, Depo-Provera Used for birth control Corticosteroids Prednisone Used to treat inflammation of joints and other conditions Decongestant nasal sprays Afrin Used to treat stuffy noses Digoxin Lanoxin Used to treat heart problems Erythromycin E-Mycin, Erythrocin Used for skin and respiratory infections Fexofenadine Allegra Antihistamine for allergies and hay fever Fluconazole Diflucan Used to treat yeast infections Heparin and LMW Heparins Keep blood from clotting Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil Used for pain relief Inhalers, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids Albuterol, Vanceril Used for asthma Insulin For diabetes; dosage required may drop up to 25 percent during lactation Labetalol Normodyne, Trandate Used for...Popular
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