What cold medications can I take during breastfeeding without affecting lactation?
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, taking medications such as Isatis root granules, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, Paracetamol tablets, Chinggan tablets, or Lianhua Qingwen capsules for a cold during lactation generally does not affect breastfeeding. However, it is recommended to use these medications under a doctor's guidance. If the above medications are necessary during lactation, please be sure to consult a professional physician first to avoid unnecessary physical harm.
Generally, medications such as Banlangen Granules, Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid, Paracetamol Tablets, Ganmao Qingre Granules, and Lianhua Qingwen Capsules may be used to treat colds during lactation and generally do not affect breastfeeding. However, it is recommended to use them under the guidance of a physician. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Banlangen Granules
Banlangen Granules' main ingredient is Isatis root, which functions to clear heat and toxins and to cool the blood while relieving sore throat. They are suitable for the early stages of a cold during lactation and can help alleviate discomforts such as sore throat and dry mouth.
2. Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid
Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid contains ingredients such as honeysuckle, Chinese skullcap, and forsythia. It has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and dispersing wind-heat. It is commonly used to treat symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat caused by wind-heat type common colds.
3. Paracetamol Tablets
Paracetamol Tablets contain paracetamol, aspirin, caffeine, and other ingredients. They have fever-reducing and pain-relieving effects and are suitable for symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle pain caused by a cold.
4. Ganmao Qingre Granules
Ganmao Qingre Granules are mainly composed of ingredients such as schizonepeta spike, mint, and siler root. They function to dispel wind-cold and clear heat from the exterior, and can be used to treat discomforts such as headache, runny nose, and cough caused by wind-cold type common colds.
5. Lianhua Qingwen Capsules
Lianhua Qingwen Capsules contain ingredients such as forsythia, processed ephedra, and licorice. They have functions of clearing pestilential toxins and relieving lung heat, commonly used to treat symptoms such as influenza, cough, muscle pain, nasal congestion with runny nose, dry and sore throat.
If any of the above medications are needed during lactation, it is essential to consult a professional physician first to avoid unnecessary physical harm. During lactation, attention should also be paid to maintaining a balanced diet, increasing the intake of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, such as tomatoes, carrots, grapefruits, etc., which can enhance immune function and promote overall health.
