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What Medicine Can Be Taken For Headache During Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Question: What medicine can my wife safely take for her headache while she is still breastfeeding?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)
Hi,

She can safely take paracetamol tablets while breast feeding. If you are in the US, paracetamol is available over the counter as Tylenol. She can use it twice or thrice a day without any second thoughts.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

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What Medicine Can Be Taken For Headache During Breastfeeding?

Hi,

She can safely take paracetamol tablets while breast feeding. If you are in the US, paracetamol is available over the counter as Tylenol. She can use it twice or thrice a day without any second thoughts.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards