Any flu medicine safe for breast feeding ?

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Loratadine (Clarityn) - non-drowsy antihistamine (I prefer to avoid drowsy meds as they may affect our ability to care for baby and may be dangerous if you co-sleep with baby on the same bed) - off the shelf in pharmacies Oxymetazoline (iliadin or Afrin) nose spray - decongestant to relieve blocked noses - off the shelf - can be used with Clarityn - avoid more than 3-5 days of continuous use These 2 are ok to take when breastfeeding. In future, you could key in the medication name into LactMed phone app or website to check if a medication is safe to take when breastfeeding. It's a reliable reference.

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