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Cough Syrup for Breastfeeding Mother
I am mother of 12 days baby. I am having cough from last 2 days..please suggest any cough syrpu/medicines so also safe for baby
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Any over the counter cough syrup can be used .
Cover the face with mask while breast feeding
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Mostly cough syrups are safe for breastfeeding
if you have dry or wet cough then decide
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consult physician if you have fever and sore throat
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First of all you use a mask and before handling the baby use hand sanitizer
Then just take Syrup Ascoril Ls 10ml twice daily for 5 days
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Mostly cough syrup are safe while breastfeeding.... However need for cough syrup need to be decided by physician
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Pune
U cam take any cough syrup
No issues
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Most of the cough syrups available are safe during breastfeeding.
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Wear a mask when around the baby and follow strict hand hygiene while handling the baby
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