Can you drink licorice tablets while breastfeeding

It is not recommended to take licorice tablets during breastfeeding. Licorice tablets contain poppy, which can easily enter into the baby’s body through breast milk and cause adverse effects on the baby’s health. Do not take licorice tablets during the breastfeeding period, if necessary, must be carefully selected under the guidance of the doctor. Because licorice tablets themselves contain opioid ingredients, continuous use for more than 5 days may be addictive, continuous use for a longer period of time may appear euphoric feeling, and gradually develop craving and dependence on it. After stopping the medication breastfeeding mothers may experience frequent cold sweats, runny noses, and even restlessness, and it often takes 2-3 months to get rid of it completely. When using it, if there is no other medication available, it must be used carefully under the guidance of a doctor, and it should not be used for more than 3 days, and breastfeeding should be stopped during the process of using the medication. Breastfeeding mothers should pay attention to eat more food rich in calcium and iron, calcium can eat small dried fish, milk, etc., iron can eat pig liver, beef, dark green vegetables, etc.. It is necessary to take enough water every day to help metabolism and milk secretion.