Cold medicine while BF'ing

I might be coming down with a cold - for those that BF, what have you taken that's okay to take?

Re: Cold medicine while BF'ing

You can take tylenol or advil(if not pregnant)cold or plain sudafed but I never did because the decongestant can affect milk supply. That being said maybe its just an old wives tale as again I've never tested the theory. I just used regular advil or tylenol and nasal saline for nose drops.

Cold medicine while BF'ing

I had a horrible cold in the fall and didn't take anything other than Advil. :(

Re: Cold medicine while BF'ing

most meds are fine especially in moderation. call Infant Risk or check Lactmed app if you want to be 100%

Cold medicine while BF'ing

I try not to take anything except Advil. I have an awful cold and have been drinking lots of fluids and gargling with salt water for my sore throat. I use the Lactmed website for guidance but most of the safe meds have not been extensively studied.

Cold medicine while BF'ing

I just suck it up and take nothing bc I don't want to affect my already low supply.

Re: Cold medicine while BF'ing

Thanks all. Talked to his pediatrician also, and basically got same advice - tea, rest, and if I really need to Tylenol or Advil. Going to try and not take much and see how it goes.