Suggest Medication For Sore Throat And Cold While Breastfeeding

Brief Answer:
You can start the medical treatment and it will not affect 'nursing'!

Detailed Answer:
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You need to start with home remedies first i.e.:-
Gargles with Scope or Listerine mouthwash (or with Lukewarm water with salt in it).
Steam inhalation and a warm mist vaporizer in room where you spend most of the time.
Nasal douches with Lukewarm water having salt in it.
Plenty of fluids intake.
Healthy and balanced diet.
Proper rest.


Medication guide:-
If you have severe sore throat that you can't even swallow anything, then you need a prescription for the following drugs:
Azithromycin by mouth.
Tylenol by mouth.
Fexofenadine by mouth.
(All are compatible with nursing and you may continue breastfeeding without any harm to baby. Milk production will not be affected too).


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DR. HANIF
USA

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