Painkillers while breastfeeding

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As a rule, children receive all of the important nutrients they need in the first few months of their lives through breast milk.
However, substances such as Medication components are transferred, which can have a negative effect on the child's organism.
The potentially harmful effects of drugs that can be transmitted through breastfeeding can be attributed to the child's metabolic system, which in some cases is still incomplete.

Therefore, breastfeeding mothers should be careful when taking medication. Before taking Painkillers you should always check whether this is during the Breastfeeding permitted are.
The rule of thumb for breastfeeding mothers is to keep the dose of approved pain medication as low as possible.
Prolonged use of pain relievers should only follow medical consultation respectively.

You can find more information on general medication for breastfeeding on our website Medication during breastfeeding.

Mexicans

Mexalen® is a pain reliever, which consists of the active ingredient paracetamol. The effect includes reducing pain and lowering fever.

Paracetamol, for example in the form of Mexalen®, is the pain reliever of first choice during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This medication can be used for mild to moderate pain, such as headache or toothache, for fever and / or pain during colds or flu.
There are numerous studies on the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and breastfeeding. These studies came to the conclusion that the use of paracetamol within the recommended dose range is safe for the child. No significant indications of intolerance on the part of the infant could be found.
The breastfeeding woman should only take paracetamol for a short period of time. It is also important to follow the dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions and not to exceed the maximum dose.
If Paracetamol or Mexalen® are taken for a longer period of time or in higher doses, no statements can be made about the tolerability or potential harm to the infant.
Paracetamol or Mexalen® should not be taken if there are known allergies to the active ingredient or liver damage. In these cases ibuprofen can be used.

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Ibuprofen

In addition to its analgesic and antipyretic effects, ibuprofen also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Ibuprofen can be used for mild to moderately severe pain, such as Headache, migraine, attacks of gout or the like.
In contrast to paracetamol, ibuprofen cannot be safely used throughout pregnancy. Ibuprofen must not be taken in the last trimester due to possible harm to mother and child.
There are no contraindications for use after childbirth and during breastfeeding. There are also numerous experience reports on the use of ibuprofen during breastfeeding. The active ingredient ibuprofen and its breakdown products only pass from the maternal circulation in small amounts into breast milk (and thus in small amounts into the child). From the numerous studies, no adverse consequences for the infant could be determined.
Ibuprofen is also approved as a pain reliever in infants. This explains that with short and low-dose use there are no dangers for the infant that would have to interrupt breastfeeding. The exact dose for breastfeeding mothers should be discussed with a gynecologist or pediatrician.

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aspirin

Aspirin® is one of the oldest active ingredients in the pain reliever class. Its spectrum of activity is similar to that of ibuprofen. It has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects.
In addition, aspirin inhibits the aggregation of blood platelets and thus has a blood-thinning effect.
There are numerous studies on the use of Aspirin® during breastfeeding. Except for one infant who had harmful high levels of salicylates in the blood plasma after its mother was treated with 4g Aspirin® daily, there have been no reports of symptoms in breastfed children. Based on the data, there is nothing to prevent the occasional use of Aspirin®, as recommended in the package insert. However, you should refrain from taking it regularly.Overall, the active ingredients paracetamol or ibuprofen are preferable to Aspirin® as pain relievers.

What pain relievers should I take for a headache?

It should be a headache while breastfeeding Breastfeeding mothers can try this with Home remedies to counteract.
Drinking enough water is very important to prevent headaches. In acute cases, two large glasses of water should be drunk first. The smell of peppermint can also be beneficial. Peppermint oil, which is applied to the temples in a circular motion, can help relieve tension headaches.

If these tips do not bring the desired relief, pain medication can be used. A short-term and low-dose application of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or Aspirin® is not harmful to the infant. However, the recommended maximum dosages should not be exceeded.

Paracetamol or ibuprofen should be preferred to Aspirin® when used.

Long-term use of painkillers during breastfeeding is not recommended, as the effects on the infant with long-term medication have not been sufficiently clarified. If the symptoms persist, a doctor should be consulted. In consultation with the doctor, the dosage of the pain medication can be adjusted or weaning may be necessary.

What pain relievers should I take for toothache?

The means of choice is at Toothache while breastfeeding the drug Ibuprofen. Due to its additional anti-inflammatory effect, it is also particularly popular. The maximum daily dose stated in the package insert should not be exceeded. At this dose, no significant concentrations of the active ingredient or its breakdown products could be detected in breast milk. Consequently, there is no particular risk for the infant.
The dental medication for local anesthesiathat are administered as a syringe only get into breast milk in very small amounts and, apart from prilocaine, are not considered to be harmful to children who are breastfed.

Stronger pain relievers, how opiate, allowed in breastfeeding not used as they have a respiratory and circulatory depressive effect and could lead to respiratory and circulatory arrest in the infant through breast milk.

Which pain relievers do you recommend in the aftermath?

The Aftermath arise through the Regression of the uterus to their original size.
Severe after-pains can occur, especially during breastfeeding. The cause of this is the hormone Oxytocin, which is poured out when the baby is placed on the chest. On the one hand, oxytocin ensures that the flow of milk gets going and that the child can be adequately supplied with breast milk. On the other hand, the hormone also triggers contractions in the uterus, which lead to the regression of the uterus.
The after-pains weaken over time. A gynecologist should be consulted in the case of particularly long lasting after-pains, as there could be a regression of the uterus.

To reduce the pain of the after-labor pains, special ones are recommended first Breathing exercises while breastfeeding. Applying heat to the stomach with cherry stone pillows or warm compresses can help relieve cramps and relieve pain. The homeopathic remedy Spascupreel is recommended by midwives for severe after pain.
Ibuprofen can of course also be used to treat the pain. However, it should not be used daily while breastfeeding. If the pain persists, a doctor should be consulted.

Which pain relievers are recommended after a caesarean section?

Pain after caesarean section are commonly normal. After all, it is a surgical procedure on the lower abdomen in which muscles and other tissues were severed.
Especially immediately after the caesarean section, even the smallest movements can lead to pain, which usually lasts for a few days.

In order to alleviate the pain, the mothers are usually given pain relievers such as ibuprofen. If the pain does not get better with ibuprofen, the doctor can switch to other stronger medication or a drip. For therapy at home, ibuprofen or paracetamol should ideally be used.