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Is it safe to use flustat while breastfeeding?

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@Natasha,

Because Flu-Stat Capsules contain so many ingredients, I'm just posting the breastfeeding precautions for each drug name as follows: Acetaminophen + Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride + Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

"Acetaminophen Breastfeeding Warnings:
Oral acetaminophen is excreted into human milk in small concentrations. Studies with acetaminophen IV have not been conducted. Based on data from more than 15 nursing mothers, the calculated infant daily dose of acetaminophen is approximately 1 to 2% of the maternal dose. One case of a rash has been reported in a nursing infant. Acetaminophen is considered compatible with breast-feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The manufacturer recommends caution when administering acetaminophen in IV form to a nursing mother. One small study has reported that following a 1000 mg dose of acetaminophen to nursing mothers, nursing infants receive less than 1.85% of the weight-adjusted maternal oral dose."
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Caffeine appears in breastmilk rapidly after maternal ingestion. Fussiness, jitteriness and poor sleep patterns have been reported in the infants of mothers with very high caffeine intakes equivalent to about 10 or more cups of coffee daily. Studies in mothers taking 5 cups of coffee daily found no stimulatory effects on infants 3 weeks of age and older. Some experts feel that a maternal intake limit of 300 mg daily might be a safe level of intake. However, preterm and younger newborn infants metabolize caffeine very slowly and may have serum levels of caffeine and other active caffeine metabolites similar to their mothers' levels, so a lower intake level preferable in the mothers of these infants."
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"Small (2 to 4 mg), occasional doses of Chlorpheniramine are acceptable during breastfeeding. Larger doses or more prolonged use might cause effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply, particularly in combination with a sympathomimetic such as pseudoephedrine or before lactation is well established. Single bedtime doses after the last feeding of the day may be adequate for many women and will minimize any effects of the drug. The nonsedating antihistamines are preferred alternatives, though."
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"The oral bioavailability of Phenylephrine is only about 40%, so the drug is unlikely to reach the infant in large amounts. However, intravenous or oral administration of phenylephrine might decrease milk production. Because no information is available on the use of oral phenylephrine during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant."
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"Breastfeeding women tend to have a higher need for Vitamin C. It is also generally regarded as safe even in higher dose, due to it's water solubility"
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I hope this info helps to answer your question!

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