Can Wikoryl Be Taken While Breastfeeding?

Posted on Tue, 15 Dec 2015

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Question : Hi, can i take wikoryl tablet for severe cold and sore throat? I ask because i am breastfeeding my 11 month old child. Please guide.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can cause sedation in baby

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Wikoryl tablet contains paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine maleate and Phenylephrine hydrochloride.
Paracetamol is safe to use in breastfeeding.
While Chlorpheniramine maleate and Phenylephrine hydrochloride are antihistaminic drugs which can cause sedation in the baby.Baby can be a bit more sleepy if you take this drug.
I will rather suggest you to take levocetrizine 5 mg twice a day and steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, which will give you better relief and will have no effect on the baby.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Thanks. Is levocetrizine chemical name or tablet name? Please tell me the tablet name, thanks.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, the brand names of levocetrizine are allercet, cetcip, LCZ etc.
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar