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Hi Doctor,

I have been tested positive for covid and have a baby of 1.4yrs . I wanted to check if I can breastfeed the baby while I'm on medication.

Tab Ivermectin12mg daily once for 5 days.
Tab Doxy 100mg twice daily for 5 days.
Tab Fabiflu 1800mg twice on day 1 followed by 800mg twice daily for 5 days.
TAB ZINCOVIT twice daily for 1 week.
Tab Dolo 650mg for fever

Can you pls suggest .

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#AskTheExpert 
Hi Doctor,

I have been tested positive for covid and have a baby of 1.4yrs . I wanted to check if I can breastfeed the baby while I'm on medication.

Tab Ivermectin12mg daily once for 5 days.
Tab Doxy 100mg twice daily for 5 days.
Tab Fabiflu 1800mg twice on day 1 followed by 800mg twice daily for 5 days.
TAB ZINCOVIT twice daily for 1 week.
Tab Dolo 650mg for fever

Can you pls suggest .

Accepted Answer

Hi.
yes you can breastfed your child but try to maintain proper cleanliness and hygiene when you're around your baby..wear mask everytime and as long as it's possible avoid close contact with your baby.

Accepted Answer

Hi mom 
Yes you can give 
Give adequate feeding 
Wash your hands often before touching your baby 
Wear mask use hand sanitiser 
Burp well after every feeding 
Give three meal and two snacks including seasonal fruits vegetables cereals mashed potatoes mashed banana porridge khichadi curd fruits juice

Answer

Hi Madhubani, I didn't take all the mentioned tab.. took only Dolo 650mg and Zincovit

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hi. did you continue breastfeeding with the above medication ? was there any side effect?