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Can I Take Levofloxacin For Cough While Breast Feeding?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am suffering from dry cough due to directly being exposed to air conditioner at work.
Previously when I suffered with bad cough I used to take loxof 500mg antibiotics but now I am a mother of an one year kid who is still on breast milk. Can you please advice if I can take loxof now if not what will be the appropriate medication for me.
Today my dry cough has started and from my past experience I can say it might get really bad and I need to take some antibiotic for recovery purpose.
I am suffering from dry cough due to directly being exposed to air conditioner at work.
Previously when I suffered with bad cough I used to take loxof 500mg antibiotics but now I am a mother of an one year kid who is still on breast milk. Can you please advice if I can take loxof now if not what will be the appropriate medication for me.
Today my dry cough has started and from my past experience I can say it might get really bad and I need to take some antibiotic for recovery purpose.
Brief Answer:
You need cephalosporin group of antibiotic and antihistamines.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Don't take levofloxacin as it is secreted in breast milk and can be dangerous to your child.
Better to take cephalosporin group of antibiotic as it is safe in children.
Also take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs as both will reduce your coughing.
Drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
You need cephalosporin group of antibiotic and antihistamines.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Don't take levofloxacin as it is secreted in breast milk and can be dangerous to your child.
Better to take cephalosporin group of antibiotic as it is safe in children.
Also take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs as both will reduce your coughing.
Drink plenty of fluids orally. Avoid oily and spicy food. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your advice doctor,
as you suggested cephalosporin group of antibiotic .. can you please let me know the name the medicine based on which I can purchase it from the medical shop?
as you suggested cephalosporin group of antibiotic .. can you please let me know the name the medicine based on which I can purchase it from the medical shop?
Brief Answer:
Cefixime is the drug name.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Oral cephalosporin drug includes cefixime, cefpodoxime, cefadroxyl etc.
Sorry to say but I can not advice trade name on this forum.
Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor 's prescription for them.
So, better to consult doctor locally and get done prescription.
Hope you will understand this.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Cefixime is the drug name.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Oral cephalosporin drug includes cefixime, cefpodoxime, cefadroxyl etc.
Sorry to say but I can not advice trade name on this forum.
Since all these drugs are prescribed medicines, you need doctor 's prescription for them.
So, better to consult doctor locally and get done prescription.
Hope you will understand this.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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