Can I take ibuprofen while breastfeeding?

Can I take ibuprofen while breastfeeding?

Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter antipyretic and analgesic drug that can relieve moderate to severe pain. It is mostly used for headaches, joint pains, toothaches, nerve pains, etc. It is also used to reduce fever during fever and colds. Side effects include nausea, retching, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc. So can I take ibuprofen granules during breastfeeding?

It is forbidden to use during pregnancy and lactation, as it can pass through the embryo and secrete breast milk, and have adverse effects on the fetus and baby. It is recommended that if you have a fever, a cold, or various pains that require taking painkillers, you can go to the hospital for a check-up and follow the doctor's advice to choose medicines that have no side effects on your baby.

The main contraindications of ibuprofen are patients with active gastrointestinal ulcers, patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding, and patients who are allergic to the drug itself. Or patients who have used aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs before, have had asthma, acute angioedema or urticaria before, may have cross-allergy to ibuprofen, so these patients should avoid it as much as possible, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.

You cannot take ibuprofen granules during breastfeeding. It is strictly forbidden for women to take ibuprofen granules during breastfeeding because it is a non-steroidal analgesic drug, so it has certain toxic and side effects. If taken during breastfeeding, it will affect the baby's growth and health through the metabolism of milk.

It is an antipyretic and analgesic drug that can treat fever caused by viral colds and influenza, as well as mild to moderate pain, such as menstrual cramps, toothache, migraine, and joint pain. Its side effects include nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, headache, tinnitus, dizziness, decreased vision, sleepiness, lower limb edema, and some rashes. Therefore, it is strictly prohibited for pregnant women and breastfeeding women to use it.

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