Is Montek Lc Safe While Breast Feeding?

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016

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Thu, 15 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Is montek lc safe during breast feeding one month old

Answered by Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Montec lc is secreted in breast milk and hence not safe during breast feeding.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (14 hours later)

What is the substitute for montek lc as I am suffering from cough

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Codeine based syrup

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Try initially with home remedies like ginger milk and salt water gargling.

If it's too much and uncontrollable, you can take Any cough syrup with codeine content.

Regards

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