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cold medicine recommendation

SanineSanine member
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I am still bf my 18 month old, and so far I've been able to avoid getting really sick. I currently have a pretty bad cold with (tmi) lots of mucus. I'm wanting to take some over the counter medicine to help with the cough, but I'm afraid I may choose the wrong one and cause myself to dry up before my son is ready to wean.

Thanks in advance
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Re: cold medicine recommendation

  • vvvvvfeevvvvvfee member
    just avoid anything with sudafed (pseudoephedrine) or a decongestant, as that is what can dry up your supply.

    you can take expectorant like mucinex, or robitussin (the kind w/o decongestant), or nasal sprays like afrin.

    kellymom has a good guide to cold medicines while BFing: https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/
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  • opheliainwadersopheliainwaders member
    Also DEFINITELY try saline spray and/or a neti pot. It'll help (literally) wash out your sinuses, and I find that I get over the cold faster/have less severe symptoms when I use saline a few times per day.
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  • mysticlmysticl member
    You have some great advice here.  I have allergies and use saline spray on a daily basis.  My health care provider also suggested putting vapor rub on a wash cloth, placing it on the floor of the shower and letting the hot shower spray hit it. Turns the shower into a medicated vaporizer.  Just be careful because it can make the floor of the shower really slippery.  
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  • SanineSanine member
    Awesome advice! Thank you all. I got some mucinex and am going to try some of the other suggestions made on here. I know about kellymom I just seem to forget about it when I have questions. Lol. Thanks again!
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