Contents:
- Medical Video: How to calculate Motrin/Advil/Tylenol dose for kids
- Taking ibuprofen while pregnant can be risky
- Is it safe for ibuprofen for nursing mothers?
- What about other drugs?
Medical Video: How to calculate Motrin/Advil/Tylenol dose for kids
Many breastfeeding women need to take ibuprofen to relieve uterine cramps and muscle aches, especially when recovering from labor. However, is ibuprofen for nursing mothers really safe? Because the same as when pregnant, taking medication while breastfeeding also can not be arbitrary and need special consideration. Here is the answer ...
Taking ibuprofen while pregnant can be risky
Some studies show that taking ibuprofen during pregnancy is associated with the development of the risk of asthma in children when they grow up.
In addition, at least one study has found that taking ibuprofen from early pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage. Therefore, many doctors recommend that women avoid taking ibuprofen while pregnant.
The restrictions and restrictions on consumption of painkillers during pregnancy may make many women assume that the same drug will also be at risk when breastfeeding. However, it is not always like that.
Is it safe for ibuprofen for nursing mothers?
Ordinary doctors advise breastfeeding women to avoid consuming certain drugs during pregnancy and lactation because they are feared that the medicinal substances will participate in the bloodstream and enter the placenta, and also flow into the milk.
However, moderate-dose ibuprofen drugs are generally safe for nursing mothers. Very few remnants of medicinal substances that enter the flow of breast milk will not affect the baby
One study found that breastfed babies were only found to be less than 0.38% of the dose of ibuprofen consumed by the mother. Even if mothers take high doses of ibuprofen, babies still receive an "inheritance" dose of less than 1 percent.
However, you are not allowed to consume ibuprofen over the maximum dose. Also, avoid taking ibuprofen if you have ulcers (stomach ulcers) and asthma.
What about other drugs?
Ibuprofen for nursing mothers is generally safe. Likewise with paracetamol (acetaminophen), report a review study published in 2014.
Even so, the use of aspirin which in fact is equally included as an NSAID pain reliever is still controversial. It is possible that more than 10% of aspirin can enter breast milk. The use of aspirin in children and infants can cause Reye's syndrome. These are the risks that are most feared by doctors and health experts of pregnant women and infants.
Then you should consult your doctor about using non-prescription pain medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The doctor may find alternative medicines that are safer and less risky.
