Can You Take Kushal Kanthil For A Sore Throat Whilst Breastfeeding?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jul 2018

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Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Answered on

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Question : Can you take kanthil whilst breastfeeding for a sore throat

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably not.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

products like kanthil cannot be considered ordinary drugs as they contain many ingredients and most of them do not come with proper documentation regarding their actions. Their pharmacological behavior and their suitability for mothers who breastfeed their babies cannot be safely determined. Their efficacy in treating anything is in doubt. Therefore you'd better avoid them (including kanthil) as the potential benefit does not outweigh the potential risk.

Using some paracetamol instead sounds safer as paracetamol won't harm your baby.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!

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

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (21 minutes later)

I have taken one so far.. and then thought of checking.. i wont take anymore.. but would it cause any harm?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not known

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Unfortunately there are not enough data to answer this question. So the real answer is that simple, when it comes to the health of a baby safety comes first. This product may be completely safe but the thing is that nobody can tell for sure...

Kind Regards!

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