Any painkillers for breastfeeding have an effect not only on the mother, but also on the child. However, there are situations when they simply cannot be dispensed with. In this article, we will tell you what medications a nursing mother can take.
Can I get painkillers for breastfeeding?
This question is asked by almost every woman who breastfeeds.
Some continue breastfeeding up to the age of three, and some even longer. It is simply impossible for absolutely nothing to get sick in such a long period of time. Many try to endure for the sake of the he alth of the baby, which is not always safe. Therefore, in some cases, painkillers for HB are simply necessary. Not all drugs are harmful. But each of them is absorbed into the milk and will definitely get into the fragile body of the baby. Much easier when milk is no longer the child's only food. After six months, complementary foods are actively introduced into the baby’s diet, and therefore some feedings can be replaced with a mixture or milk can be expressed in advance, before taking the pills. But what if the babyrecently born? In such a matter, of course, it is better to consult a doctor. However, there is a list of tools, a single use of which will not cause much damage. We will talk about this later.
Toothache
Probably the most unbearable pain can be called a toothache. A young mother has no time to run to the doctor. There are situations when there is simply no one to leave the child with, so you have to deal with painkillers on your own. Before you decide to take any medicine, be sure to read the instructions. It is possible that the selected remedy is strictly contraindicated in breastfeeding. A medication that will help relieve toothache is Ibuprofen. In addition, it is a good antipyretic medicine.
In every first aid kit of a young mother there are remedies for temperature for the baby. The most common is Nurofen syrup. It is made on the basis of "Ibuprofen", only in a dose adapted for the child. A breastfeeding mother can drink this medicine. But this will only temporarily relieve the pain. In the near future, the issue of going to the dentist should be resolved. What painkillers for HB can still be taken for toothache? For example, Ketorol can be attributed to it. It's practically harmless. However, this medicine should not be taken regularly.
What if you need anesthesia at the dentist? After all, treatment, and especially removal, is almost impossible to endure without local anesthesia. Then the doctor will offer mommy to give an anesthetic injection. GW allowsthe use of "Lidocaine" or more modern "Ultracaine". Usually the dosage of the medicine is so small that it will not harm the baby.
Headache
This is another common ailment that can overtake a woman while breastfeeding. After childbirth, the body comes to its senses, and the hormonal system is rebuilt from pregnancy to the period of feeding. This can cause occasional headaches. It is better, of course, to try to do without drugs. Try to walk more often with the baby in the fresh air. Sleep as much as possible, leaving the baby to dad. Then, probably, the pain will disappear. But if nothing helps, and the headache turns into an unbearable migraine, then you can’t do without medication. For starters, you should try "No-shpu". It is allowed to drink during pregnancy, since the composition of these tablets is based on herbs. A situation may arise when the pain in the head is caused by vasospasm. In this case, "No-shpa" is the best helper. It is considered one of the most effective antispasmodics. In addition, this medicine will help with abdominal pain.
List
Pain can be of completely different origin and character. In some cases it can be tolerated, but sometimes it is not possible. In such situations, you need to know a list that will tell you which painkiller is possible for breastfeeding.
- "Paracetomol". In extreme cases, its reception is allowed. It will relieve severe spasms, help alleviate the condition.
- "Ibuprofen". As mentioned above, this medicine is great for helping to cope with pain. If it is caused by a high temperature, then Ibuprofen will lower it.
- Ketanov. It has a pronounced analgesic effect.
- "Drotaverine". This is a cheaper analogue of the well-known "No-shpa". Such drugs are often used as pain relievers (HB) during menstruation. They will relieve spasm from the walls of the uterus, relax it, and the disease will go away.
Painkillers ointments for breastfeeding
What to do if back pain persists after pregnancy? In this case, it is not necessary to swallow the pills. You can use ointments that are not contraindicated during lactation. These are "Dolobene" or "Fastum". These gels help relieve tension in the back, treat muscle pain. With varicose veins and other problems with the veins, it is possible to use Troxerutin or Troxevasin. They dissolve hematomas, have a positive effect on veins, removing blood clots.
Taking an effective remedy for muscle and joint pain called "Diclofenac" is highly undesirable. This is a very strong medicine that is instantly absorbed into milk.
If the baby was born by caesarean section, then mommy may experience pain in the scar area for some time. It is undesirable to lubricate it with any gels. The main thing is to rinse well so that suppuration does not begin. And the pain will soon pass by itself, as soon as the upper layers of the epithelium grow together.
Prohibited List
There are drugswhich in no case can be used as painkillers for hepatitis B. These include:
- "Tempalgin". Many are accustomed to drinking these pills for pain of any origin. However, they contain analgin, which is strictly contraindicated in lactation.
- "Pentalgin". It cannot be used for the same reason as described above. All medicines containing analgin should not be taken. It has a negative effect on the nervous system of the baby, is an allergy provocateur.
- "Citramon". It is often taken from the head. But with GW - in no case. It negatively affects the functioning of internal organs, especially the liver.
- "Phenobarbital" and similar drugs will be dangerous not only for the baby, but also for the mother. It should be drunk according to the doctor's strict prescription.
There are a lot of names of such medicines. Each manufacturer may name the same medication differently. For this reason, it is necessary to read the instructions in order to know the main active ingredient. And most importantly - do not take such medications on your own. Be sure to see a doctor if you have persistent pain that you have to get rid of only with strong remedies.
Recommendations
If painkillers cannot be avoided, then such medicines should be taken with extreme caution. Here are some simple tips:
- Don't take pills advised by a friend, sister, mother, and so on, on the grounds that they took the drugs and nothing bad happened. If your friendshad a positive experience of taking harmful drugs, this does not mean that you will be “carried away”. It's not worth risking your baby's he alth.
- See your doctor right away, especially if you have a toothache. Nerve inflammation will not be cured by any pain medication.
- Do not abuse pills when menstruation resumes. That kind of pain is tolerable. Try to walk more. At first it will seem impossible, but soon you will feel relief.
- When you are not sure how dangerous the medicine you are taking is for the baby, it is better to express milk and skip the feeding that contains the breakdown products of the medicine.
Conclusion
All painkillers for breastfeeding in one way or another have a negative effect on the child during lactation. Some means more, others less. There are also medications that have not been tested while breastfeeding. Get serious about this issue and remember: only a doctor can help you get rid of unbearable pain.
