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Dry cough breastfeeding mother
I am having sore throat and dry cough.
I am breastfeeding mother
Pls suggest breastfeeding safe cough syrup and medicine
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Kindly consult and give proper detailed history along with symptoms for evaluation and take proper timely treatment
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If problem not m7ch, do hot saline gargles and steam inhalation.
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Consult now
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Sore throat and dry cough are often viral, but check for fever, breathlessness or worsening symptoms.
While breastfeeding, warm fluids, salt-water gargles and honey for you may help.
Do not start a cough syrup or antibiotic without checking its ingredients; some sedating or decongestant medicines can affect milk supply or the baby.
Book a Practo consultation for a breastfeeding-safe prescription, especially if symptoms last beyond 3â5 days.
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Consult
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Kindly try with warm saline water gargle thrice a day and avoid cold water until the symptoms relieves for time being.
If it doesn't relieve you can consult a general physician.
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Kindly avoid any self medications for now
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Syp ascoril ls 5ml thrice daily
Take warm water
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for further follow up contact me
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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine. Alternatively, you can connect with me through the Practo app for a detailed consultation
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Need proper evaluation please consult for assessment and treatment
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Ceterizine 10mg at bedtime is a safe drug.
You may try betadine gargle
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if there is fever or shortness of breath kindly consult.
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do not self treat
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Salt water gargle is the best
Twice daily
Drink warm water only
For further queries consult me on practo
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Gargling only
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Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times.
Montek lc one at night for 3to5 days.
Chericof 5ml twice n 10ml at night.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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You should consult before taking any medications
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet which is mentioned below,
1/3 of food plate should contain bread ( or 4 roti ), pasta, potato and rice.
1/3 of food plate should contain fruits and vegetables.
1/9 of food plate should contain fish, meat, egg, beans and other non dairy sources of protein.
1/9 of food plate should contain milk and dairy foods.
1/9 of food plate should contain food and drink high in fat and/ or sugar.
plus a glass of milk daily.
For prescription contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app.
In future if consultations are required than contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine or consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Mr. Bakkiyadevaraj G C M
General Physician
13 yrs exp
Perambalur
Hai
As you are a breastfeeding mother, better consult and take medicine.
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consult at PRACTO
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Huma Choudhary
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Delhi
For dry cough during breastfeeding, dextromethorphan is generally safe. Warm fluids/honey can also help. Avoid codeine-containing cough syrups. If cough persists or there is fever/breathlessness, consult a doctor.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Betadiene gargle and home remedies would be better option if symptoms are not severe
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Mr. Sahashrabda Ghosh
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Kolkata
Do warm salt water gargle twice daily
Continue breast feeding
Maintain hand hygiene and wear mask for coughing around the baby
If symptoms persist or cough doesn't improve contact
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salt water gargle X twice daily for 7 days
continue breast feeding details in the answer above
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for further help consult
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Hathras
Warm saline gargles
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can usually manage a dry cough and sore throat while breastfeeding safely, but not every cough syrup is fine to take while you're nursing.
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Ask your doctor or a pharmacist for a breastfeeding-safe option before taking anything, since some ingredients pass into breast milk.
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Avoid picking a combination cold and cough medicine on your own, since many contain ingredients not confirmed safe for a nursing baby.
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