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Cold while lactation

2019-08-17 16:53:17
Hello Doc, I am a lactating mother to a 3 months old baby. And I have got cold. Can I take levocetrizine or levocetrizine/montelukast while breastfeeding? Are they safe?
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Yes you can take it, if home remedies are not helpful

Answered2019-08-18 06:56:41

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Yes levocetirizine is safe while breast feeding

Answered2019-08-17 19:37:54

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All drugs are secreted into breastmilk, hence you should avoid drugs as much as possible. Try steam inhalation, if very annoying better take plain lecvocetirizine

Answered2019-08-17 17:38:34

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Take steam inhalation.....safest n effective also

Answered2019-08-17 17:10:37

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Yes you can take it no problem

Answered2019-08-17 17:26:42

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