What medicine can I take for a cold during breastfeeding without affecting breastfeeding?

Most people take medicine immediately when they have a fever or a cold. But breastfeeding mothers are not so casual. They have always had various concerns. Some breastfeeding mothers catch a cold and have a fever, and they are very anxious. They are afraid to take medicine indiscriminately and are also afraid to get close to their babies for fear of infecting them with the disease. However, if the medicine is not taken, the flu virus will confuse mothers for a long time, which is really a dilemma.

What Chinese medicine can I take for a cold during breastfeeding without affecting breastfeeding?

You should be particularly careful about the choice of medicine for colds during breastfeeding.

Because many drugs can be metabolized through breast milk, breastfeeding may have a certain impact on the baby. Therefore, if the symptoms are not serious, it is recommended not to take medicine as much as possible and drink more water.

If you must take medicine, it is recommended to take Chinese herbal medicine. If the condition is serious, such as cough, fever, etc., it is recommended to test the blood infection index to assess the condition.

If antibiotics are needed, unless you are allergic to penicillins, it is better to use penicillins, which are relatively safe. If you are allergic to penicillins, you can use azithromycin, which is also relatively safe. It is also recommended to eat light food and get enough rest.

1. What Chinese medicine should I take for a mild cold during breastfeeding?

Symptoms of a mild breastfeeding cold include sneezing, runny nose and a mild cough. Generally speaking, pregnant women can choose to drink more water and take some vitamin C appropriately without taking medicine. If you want to take cold medicine, you can use Chinese herbal medicines such as cold and heat-clearing oral liquid and isatis root granules. It should be noted that because you don't know, there are any prescriptions, non-prescription cold granules or even Chinese medicines that will affect the baby through breast milk. Therefore, to be on the safe side, you must never take medicine privately. For new medicines prescribed by the doctor, you must also fully understand whether the new medicines he prescribed will have side effects on your baby, so that you can weigh whether you should take them.

2. What Chinese medicine should I take for a more serious cold during breastfeeding?

The symptoms of a more serious cold are mainly sneezing, runny nose, cough and throat discomfort. At this stage, the mother may not be able to eat well. If she feels very unwell, she should see a doctor. The doctor will often give you an IV drip and, if necessary, give you antibiotics that do not have much effect on breast milk. In addition, you can still take medicines such as Banlangen and cold granules.

3. What Chinese medicine should I take for colds and flu during breastfeeding?

The main symptoms of a cold during breastfeeding are chills, fever, no sweating, headache, clear runny nose, itchy throat, cough with clear and thin sputum, and a floating pulse. Fever and cold are self-limiting diseases. If there is no secondary bacterial infection, they will be gone in a few days. You can take some vitamin C appropriately to enhance the body's resistance. In terms of diet, you can drink more hot water to sweat. You can take some medicine, but you can't breastfeed until six hours after taking the medicine.

4. What Chinese medicine should I take for viral colds during breastfeeding?

The main symptoms of viral colds during breastfeeding are fever, chills, and body aches. Mothers can choose some antiviral purees and oils with Chinese medicinal properties.