In life there is always a place for minor troubles. Dental and headache, cold and flu, inappropriately started migraines or exacerbated arthritis prevent us from fully enjoying the joy of being. Many women are used to coping with pain and fever with the help of Nurofen. However, nursing mothers reasonably ask: how safe is Nurofen, if the fever has increased during breastfeeding ?
Nurofen with HB for each case
Nurofen is the trade name of ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is widely used to treat various diseases accompanied by pain, fever and, in fact, inflammation.
Produced in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, capsules, suspension (children's Nurofen) and gel (for external use). Many nursing mothers take children's Nurofen with lactation to reduce the temperature, and from pain in the muscles and joints apply Nurofen gel during lactation.
Can Nurofen be breastfeeding?
Studies have shown that Nurofen in GV penetrates into breast milk. However, in such small amounts that many experts consider Nurofen to be a safe for nursing and prescribe the drug as an analgesic and antipyretic for lactation , without abolishing breastfeeding. Safe dose of Nurofen in this case is considered 400 mg 4 times a day, and especially hypochondriac mothers are recommended to take the drug immediately after feeding.
The manufacturer, however, is reinsured: according to the instructions, taking Nurofen while breastfeeding is undesirable. If you can not do without a drug, then it is recommended to stop breastfeeding for a while.
What should I do for a nursing mother? First of all, you should not prescribe yourself and take Nurofen during lactation. Remember that the main thing is the well-being of the baby. Nurofen nursing mother should appoint only a doctor.
You should consult a specialist if the drug did not suit you - there were side effects. And they are enough for Nurofen: nausea and vomiting, constipation and diarrhea, headache and insomnia, eye irritation and noise in the ears, increased blood pressure and anemia, cystitis and allergic reactions. True, all these "delights" can arise only with prolonged treatment.
In general, it is up to the doctor who knows you and your situation to decide whether Nurofen is lactating, can correctly assess the risks and choose the necessary dosage.