What medication can be taken for pharyngitis during breastfeeding?
Dec 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
It is not recommended to take medication for mild pharyngitis during lactation. For severe symptoms, anti-inflammatory drugs, antiviral agents, or traditional Chinese patent medicines may be taken. In cases of bacterial infection, amoxicillin capsules or cefixime capsules can be used. For viral infections, Lianhua Qingwen capsules or Shuanghuanglian oral liquid are suitable. Chronic pharyngitis can be treated with watermelon frost lozenges, compound Sarcandra glabra lozenges, etc. Mild symptoms may be managed with Pudilan anti-inflammatory tablets, Isatis leaf tablets, etc.
When symptoms of pharyngitis during lactation are mild, medication is generally not recommended to avoid potential effects on the infant. If symptoms are severe, anti-inflammatory drugs, antiviral medications, or traditional Chinese patent medicines may be used for treatment.
1. Anti-inflammatory drugs: If the condition is caused by a bacterial infection, patients can, under medical guidance, take anti-inflammatory medications such as cephalosporins or penicillins during breastfeeding. Commonly used drugs include Amoxicillin capsules and Azithromycin capsules. These medications typically have minimal impact on breastfeeding, allowing nursing to continue normally.
2. Antiviral drugs: If the pharyngitis is due to a viral infection, medications such as Lianhua Qingwen capsules or Shuanghuanglian oral liquid may be taken as directed by a physician. During the chronic phase of pharyngitis, throat lozenges like Xihuangcao lozenges or Compound Sarcandra glabra lozenges may be used under medical supervision to relieve discomfort.
3. Traditional Chinese patent medicines: For relatively mild symptoms, anti-inflammatory traditional Chinese medicines may be selected under medical guidance. Commonly used medications include Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Tablets and Dayeqing Leaf Tablets.
