Hi, can we use medicated patch such as tiger balm or salonpas or ketoprofen plaster during breastfeeding?

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If you go to the salonpas website it actually states that it is not recommended while breastfeeding. Sorry mummy. Also this was confirmed by my gynae too http://uk.hisamitsu/faqs.html

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Previously when i saw the gp, the gp said can. But not recommended. And if really need to use it, there’s a limit to how many patches we can use at a time.

Yes that’s fine. It doesn’t enter your bloodstream :)

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I didn't though. I went to see tcm for all the aches.

I suggest rather not