Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat while Breastfeeding
What is Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat used for?
Purpose: Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) Purposes Acetaminophen 160 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg Cough suppressant
Is using Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat unsafe in breastfeeding? Can there be bad consequences for baby if I use it while breastfeeding?
Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat Breastfeeding Analsys
Acetaminophen while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 103-90-2
Excreted in very low amount into breast milk. Infant intake may be lower than 4% of usual pediatric dose. The American Academy of Pediatrics rates it as compatible with Breastfeeding.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide while Breastfeeding
SafeCAS Number: 125-71-3
Cough suppressant related with morphine and codeine which is lacking of analgesic or sedative properties. Commonly prescribed by pediatricians. On latest update relevant data on breastfeeding was not found. Because reported low toxicity and mild side effect it is considered to be safe while breastfeeding. Frequently associated to caffeine and other products that are usually compatible with breastfeeding. Avoid use of multiple drug and alcohol containing medication.
Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat Breastfeeding Analsys - 2
Acetaminophen while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 103-90-2
Acetaminophen is a good choice for analgesia, and fever reduction in nursing mothers. Amounts in milk are much less than doses usually given to infants. Adverse effects in breastfed infants appear to be rare.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide while Breastfeeding
CAS Number: 125-71-3
Neither the excretion of dextromethorphan in milk nor its effect on breastfed infants have been studied. It is unlikely that with usual maternal doses amounts in breastmilk would harm the nursing infant, especially in infants over 2 months of age. It is best to avoid the use of products with a high alcohol content while nursing.
I am nursing mother and I have already used Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat, what should I do?
It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat and have used it then do not panic as Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.
My health care provider has asked me to use Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat, what to do?
Definitely, Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Childrens Tylenol Cold Plus Cough Plus Sore Throat in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week