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What are the safer painkillers we can take besides arcoxia and paracetamol for breastfeeding? Is ponstan okay?

Dr Tan Yia Swam

Dr Tan Yia Swam is a specialist in General Surgery, with an interest in Breast Surgery. Her experien

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Panadol is safest. Arcoxia is a "newer" medicine, and I would advise against taking it. Ponstan is "older" and is safer to use. Synflex, Ibuprofen are also some of the older ones, and safe to use. Unfortunately, all other opoids (morphine based types) are not safe!

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