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Medicine for cold during breastfeeding
Our 4mo is exclusively on breastfeed. I have got cold, cough and running nose, probably due to AC. I am not sure if i can take any medicine during this phase but at the same time, i am also afraid of the infection i may pass to our baby. Please suggest.
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Continue breast feeding
Can use barrier mask while nursing applied to cover your mouth and nose
Can take mild anti cold medicines like Chlorpheniramine/Cetrizine
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