What Medication Can Be Taken For A Cold While Breast Feeding My New Born Infant?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jun 2018

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Question : hi I have a 4 month old baby and I m breast feeding her, unfortunately I got cold which med can I have during breastfeeding for cold?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Levocetirizine

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can take levocetirizine 5 mg tablet twice a day for cold.
You can take steam inhalation and apply Vick's vaporub for relief.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

thank you doctor, I have detached in many places but got cetrizine 10 mg only... please tell me if I can have this ? I have attacked the picture or med too

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, you can take this tablet, but only once a day.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (15 hours later)

GM Dr, along with cold I also have severe cough. sore throat, not dry cough. can u help

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Azithromycin

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, You can take Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Steam inhalation will also help.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy