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Is Azithral 500 Safe For Dry Cough In Nursing Mothers?
i had a dry cough for the past 1 week with excessive coughing at night. for the past one week my cough has turned into a wet cough. my doc has suggested azithral 500 ( 1 tab) for six days. is this good enough to treat the cough? Also i am nursing my baby - is this safe?
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
Hello,
Azithromycin is a safe drug during breastfeeding. The amount that gets transmitted in breast milk is very small and has no significant effects on the baby. Its a good choice of medication for your dry cough as well. I would suggest you take some OTC cough suppressant if the cough is bothering you at night and preventing you from sleeping.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
Azithromycin is a safe drug during breastfeeding. The amount that gets transmitted in breast milk is very small and has no significant effects on the baby. Its a good choice of medication for your dry cough as well. I would suggest you take some OTC cough suppressant if the cough is bothering you at night and preventing you from sleeping.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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