Cold Medicine Safe While Nursing...

The '1 week crud' has been making the round in my family, and I am a bit worried that I am next. Everyone who has had it so far seems pretty miserable... even while taking medicine. The stuff they take (Theraflu, I think.. not sure) says to consult a doctor if nursing... I was just wondering if there are any flu/cold medicines out there that are safe to just take while nursing without talking to a doctor. I don't need anything now, but if I DO wind up sick on the couch, I want to know what to send hubby for. lol.

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R.B. answers from New York on January 10, 2011

http://www.kellymom.com/health/index.html this should help answer your question.

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C.S. answers from Milwaukee on January 10, 2011

Always play it safe and call the dr-the general rule is if it is something that doesn't cross to the placenta it's ok. But I'd always doublecheck.

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P.M. answers from Tampa on January 10, 2011

Start upping your zinc and vit c intake pronto!!

All are safe to take during nursing... the two issues are: usually temporarily suppresses milk production and if you have a 6 months or under infant, some drowsiness in the infant may occur and you need to watch for that.

Alavert & Tylenol cough syrup were the only 100% no issues.

Phenergan VC syrup, Primatene, Prometh VC syrup, Promethazine cough syrup, Rynatuss, Tavist allergy/cold/headache were in the unsafe category.

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L.L. answers from Topeka on January 10, 2011

No not even Benadryl is safe to use while nursing it will dry up your milk what dries you up for congestion/ sinus will dry up your milk supply.Call your breastfeeding clinic

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K.C. answers from Tampa on January 10, 2011

Always best to ask your midwife/OB/Ped. They know best. But from experience(I breastfed for a year, just finished 6 weeks ago) Go with what you took WHILE pregnant.