What lozenges can be taken during breastfeeding? 10 safety choices and considerations
The health of a nursing mother is directly related to the nutritional intake of her baby, so she needs to be extra cautious in her diet and medication. Among the topics of drug safety during lactation that have recently been hotly debated across the Internet, "lozenge selection" has become the focus. This article will combine the hot discussion data of the past 10 days to provide scientific guidance for breastfeeding mothers.
1. The top 5 topics of breastfeeding medication are hotly discussed on the Internet
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discuss the popularity index | main focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold medicine during breastfeeding | 987,000 | Does it affect breast milk? |
| 2 | Throat Lozenge Selection | 762,000 | Ingredient safety |
| 3 | Safety of proprietary Chinese medicines | 654,000 | Ingredients contraindicated during lactation |
| 4 | vitamin supplement | 531,000 | dose control |
| 5 | natural alternatives | 478,000 | Diet therapy |
2. Recommended list of safe lozenges during lactation
According to the latest "Lactation Medication Guide" issued by the Food and Drug Administration and the consensus of pediatric experts, the following lozenges are relatively safe:
| Lozenge type | Representative products | safe ingredients | daily cap | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C lozenges | Strength extension | ascorbic acid | ≤500mg | Avoid taking with iron supplements |
| honey throat lozenges | nianci'an | honey extract | ≤6 pieces | Use with caution for diabetes |
| Mint cooling tablets | Fisherman's Treasure | Menthol | ≤4 pieces | May reduce milk production |
| Licorice lozenges | Kyoto Ninjian | Licorice extract | ≤8 pieces | Use with caution for high blood pressure |
| Zinc Lozenges | zinc gluconate | Zinc compounds | ≤40mg | Do not take with calcium |
3. List of Absolute Taboo Ingredients
The following ingredients must be avoided in lactation lozenges:
| Dangerous ingredients | Potential hazards | common in |
|---|---|---|
| benzocaine | May cause methemoglobinemia | Some oral ulcer lozenges |
| pseudoephedrine | Reduce milk secretion | Compound cold lozenges |
| Iodine preparations | Affects fetal thyroid | certain antiseptic lozenges |
| Methyl salicylate | Metabolic difficulties in infants | Some Chinese medicine lozenges |
4. Natural alternatives recommended by experts
1.Rinse with salt water: Gargle with warm salt water 3-4 times a day to relieve throat discomfort
2.honey lemonade: Fresh lemon juice + warm water + a little honey
3.pear candy: Throat lozenges made with homemade pear juice
4.Luo Han Guo tea: Natural sweetener, does not affect breastfeeding
5. Suggestions on medication schedule
The best time to take the drug is to take it immediately after breastfeeding to minimize the drug concentration before the next breastfeeding. Specific time intervals are recommended:
| Lozenge type | Breastfeeding interval after medication |
|---|---|
| Vitamins | ≥1 hour |
| Chinese patent medicine lozenges | ≥2 hours |
| Mint | ≥3 hours |
6. Special precautions
1. Even "natural" lozenges need to be controlled in dosage. Excessive use may change the taste of milk.
2. Observe whether the baby has diarrhea, irritability or other abnormalities while taking the lozenges.
3. Patients with chronic pharyngitis should give priority to alternative treatments such as nebulization
4. Look for the "OTC" logo when purchasing to avoid using unknown products on the Internet
Warning from a recent hot search case: A mother’s use of cedidiodine-containing lozenges resulted in abnormal thyroid indicators in her baby. Once again, caution is reminded of the need for caution when taking medication during lactation. It is recommended to choose lozenges under the guidance of a doctor and keep medication records.
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