How long after taking antipyretics can I breastfeed?

I believe that most people have had the experience of having a fever. There are many reasons for human fever, such as catching a cold outside. A normal fever will not cause much harm. In addition to physical fever reduction, you can also take antipyretics. However, if you are a woman who is breastfeeding, you must be very cautious when taking antipyretics, because taking antipyretics and then breastfeeding can cause certain harm. So, how long can you wait before breastfeeding after taking antipyretics?

How long can I wait before breastfeeding after taking antipyretics?

It is recommended to breastfeed the baby 48 hours after taking antipyretics, because the amount in breast milk will drop significantly after a few hours. Pregnant women who have just given birth must take medicines for physical reasons under the advice of a doctor and strictly follow the doctor's instructions. In addition, you should drink plenty of water after taking the medicine and do some aerobic exercise to lose weight. After giving birth, pregnant women should adjust their clothes appropriately according to changes in temperature in their daily life to maintain their body's health, which is beneficial to the body's recovery and the feeding of the baby. In addition, eat more protein-rich foods, such as lean pork, fish, etc.

First, taking antipyretics and breastfeeding are harmful:

You can breastfeed if you have a low fever during breastfeeding, but stop if the temperature exceeds 37.7 degrees Celsius. If you have a low fever, try to take medicine after breastfeeding. Drink more warm water. There is no need to stop breastfeeding. Don't be afraid even if the fever has not subsided. You can breastfeed your baby when you have a low fever, but it is not good to have a high fever. If the symptoms of a cold are mild, no special treatment is required and they can be cured. If there are severe symptoms such as cough and fever, you need to take medicine under the guidance of a doctor. Wear a mask when breastfeeding; breastfeed before taking the medicine, and stop breastfeeding within 4-6 hours after taking the medicine to avoid the peak drug concentration in the blood.

Second, can mothers take antipyretics during breastfeeding?

If the mother has a cold or fever and needs to take medicine to reduce the fever, she can use medicines such as ibuprofen granules to reduce the fever. This medicine is also safe to use during breastfeeding and will not affect breastfeeding. However, if breastfeeding mothers choose some compound cold medicines, Chinese herbal medicines and other medicines whose safety during breastfeeding is not obvious, since the safety cannot be assessed, it is recommended to take the medicine under the guidance of a doctor.

Third, what antipyretic medicine should I take for fever during breastfeeding?

It is not difficult to take antipyretic medicine for fever during breastfeeding, as long as you do not harm the health of the baby. Because the baby needs to be breastfed, if it is really necessary to take medicine, you will consult a specialist before taking the medicine, so as not to affect the health of the baby.

It is recommended to reduce fever physically as much as possible before 38.5℃, and there is no need to take medicine if possible. In addition, you need to pay attention not only to the current body temperature like a doctor, but also to the body temperature trend. If you find that the temperature exceeds 38.5℃ and rises rapidly, you must see a doctor immediately.

The most commonly used antipyretic during breastfeeding is acetaminophen (Tylenol), which is a children's antipyretic strongly recommended by the World Health Organization. It has significant anti-infection, analgesic and antipyretic effects and can also be used by pregnant women.

Medication during lactation can be taken in accordance with the following criteria based on consultation with a physician:

1. Be careful when choosing medicines. Clarify the conditions for taking the medicine and choose medicines with good efficacy, short half-life, and fast metabolism in the body; choose medicines with the least toxic side effects and safety factors certified by clinical application under the same efficacy; choose medicines with relatively small effective dosage and relatively low dosing frequency; when taking medicines for a long time for chronic diseases or when using medicines with caution, you should take the medicines under the guidance of a doctor and closely observe the baby's reaction.

2. The method of medication should be appropriate. It is best to take the medicine orally or partially, which can reduce the drug content in breast milk; try to reduce the frequency of taking the medicine every day, avoid taking the medicine continuously or choose sustained-release medicine to reduce the baby's intake.