What can I take for a head cold while breastfeeding?

Medication. Tylenol, or acetaminophen and Advil,or ibuprofen are approved for use while breastfeeding. Benadryl and other allergy medications may reduce your milk supply and also may make the baby drowsy.

Can you take Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Severe while pregnant?

Avoid combination products. For example, while Tylenol pain reliever (acetaminophen) is relatively safe for occasional use during pregnancy, Tylenol Sinus Congestion and Pain and Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom liquid contain the decongestant phenylephrine, which is not.

Can I take Tylenol Sinus while breastfeeding?

Acetaminophen, the medicine found in Tylenol, has been well studied in breastfeeding moms. Very small amounts of the drug pass into the breastmilk, but it’s not enough that it affects the baby, and it doesn’t affect your milk supply.

Can I take Tylenol while breastfeeding?

Most over-the-counter (also called OTC) medicine, like pain relievers and cold medicine, are OK to take when you’re breastfeeding. For example, OTC pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil®) or acetaminophen (Tylenol®) are safe to use when breastfeeding.

Can you take Tylenol cold for a headache?

Acetaminophen helps to reduce fever and/or mild to moderate pain (such as headache, backache, aches/pains due to muscle strain, cold, or flu). The antihistamine in this product may cause drowsiness, so it can also be used as a nighttime sleep aid.

What nasal decongestant is safe during pregnancy?

Stuffy nose and sinus pressure Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are available over the counter as Sudafed and are safe for many women to use during pregnancy. However, women who have high blood pressure should not take pseudoephedrine without first talking to a doctor.

Is cold medicine safe while breastfeeding?

In general, throat sprays, lozenges and cough drops are considered safe. Just steer clear of chomping on lots of drops that contain menthol—it can reduce your milk supply.

What kind of Tylenol can I take while breastfeeding?

If you’re breastfeeding, you can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen up to the daily maximum dose. However, if you can take less, that is recommended….Nursing mothers can use:

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Proprinal)
• naproxen (Aleve, Midol, Flanax), for short-term use only.

Can you take decongestant while breastfeeding?

AVOID decongestant tablets, powders or drinks. Many people take decongestant tablets, powders and lemon drinks when they have a cold or sinus pain. Although they are unlikely to affect a breastfeeding baby they have a potential significant impact on milk supply and should be avoided during breastfeeding.

Can I take Tylenol and give my baby Tylenol while breastfeeding?

Tylenol is safe for breastfeeding parents to take while nursing a baby.

Is Tylenol cold and sinus a decongestant?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Is Tylenol Cold Flu a decongestant?

It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).