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Mom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

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I have cold since 3 days can i take medicines like dolocold or sinarest my baby is 5 months old and on EBF.

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi, your baby is 5 months old now.yes you can take those medicine as they are quite safe in breast feeding mother and would not affect your baby much. .

Shabnam SheikhMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hii...yes u may take sinarest... While taking any form of medications for a cold, these are the precautions that you will need to keep in mind. Avoid medicines with a high alcohol content. Take single-ingredient medicines to limit your baby’s exposure to OTC drugs. Take medications after you breastfeed and avoid breastfeeding for two or three hours after taking the medicine to avoid exposure to the baby. Avoid taking extra-strength medications or dosages as they will stay in your system and milk supply for longer. If you take lozenges, ensure that you read the ingredients. Avoid anything with povidone-iodine as it increases the level of iodine in breast milk which can increase the risk of transient hypothyroidism in babies.

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