How long can I breastfeed after taking cold medicine

After taking cold medicine, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding for 24-48 hours and then continue breastfeeding, because of the different types of drugs and ingredients, the impact of the milk into the child’s body is naturally different. At present, most doctors and scholars believe that if it is a Chinese medicine or Chinese medicine soup cold medicine, such as Yin Qiao San, Xiao Chai Hu, Shuang Huang Lian, Pu Di Lan, Lotus Clear Distemper granules, etc., most of the ingredients inside have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, basically will not have adverse effects on infants and children. During the period of taking the medicine can be normal breastfeeding, if it is a cold medicine with western ingredients or a compound preparation of Chinese and Western medicines, it is best to stop taking the medicine for three days before adding it. It is important to note that if you have a common cold while breastfeeding, most of you can continue to breastfeed, pay attention to wearing a mask so as not to pass it on to your baby, and pay attention to getting more rest, drinking more warm water, and eating more fresh vegetables and fruits. Common cold usually does not need cold medicine because it can be cured and the medicine can affect the baby through breast milk, as long as the symptoms are not serious and the patient pays attention to more rest, he/she will soon be cured. If it is an influenza, it is recommended to go to the local regular hospital promptly and tell the doctor is breastfeeding, ask the doctor to choose the medication to use and consult in detail about the precautions to take when using the medication. It is best to isolate from the infant and wait for the cold to get better and stop taking the medication for three days before starting to refill it. During this period, pay attention to timely milking to keep the milk distended so that it does not lead to aggravation of fever and other symptoms. When breastfeeding women have a cold, they should take rest, avoid straining, wear a mask when they go out, change their clothes and wash their hands regularly, and try to have less contact with their babies. Breastfeeding women should pay attention to washing their nipples before and after feeding their babies, and they can also apply local hot compresses to promote blood circulation and avoid infection. It is also important to note that you should not eat milk-returning foods or drink alcohol.