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Is claritin safe to take while breastfeeding?

April 26, 2017baby breastfeeding Claritin newborn Newborn & Baby Parenting pregnancy safe

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Is claritin safe to take while breastfeeding?

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CLARITIN: loratadine the “and sinus” contain: pseudoephedrine sulfate Eye drops and nose drops contain: oxymetazoline hydrochloride ——— LORATADINE: http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold… Loratadine (Claritin) has been studied and the amount of loratadine that passes into breastmilk is extremely low. Claritin-D and Allegra-D have pseudoephedrine added (which is AAP approved, but see above about possible effect on milk supply). Dr. Hale has said that he prefers the nonsedating antihistamines (even though they are long-acting) over the sedating allergy Loratadine (Claritin) AAP Approved: yes Hale: L2 (safer) http://safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?Drug… Breast Feeding * Excreted into milk. * With maternal dose 10mg/day, no significant risk to the infant

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Probably, but best to check with the pharamcist or motherisk first. They rate the safety of medications while breastfeeding by the percentage of the drug that passes into your milk.

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No it’s not safe. there’s not really any systemic anti histamine you are able to take while breastfeeding but there’s nasal sprays, eye drops and creams that you can use.