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How To Treat Sinus Infection?
Hello. I am currently battling a sinus infection and very bad chest congestion and coughing. My primary care physician told me it is safe to take mucinex while nursing but when I looked up the drug information it stated there are no known studies on the safety of ingesting guafenesin while nursing.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Though there are no known studies with the use of guaifenesin in breast feeding , it is thought that the amount that would be secreted into the milk would not harm an infant especially if older than 2 months.
If your baby is older than 2 months (this is the age that doctors may suggest cough meds if ill), then you can consider the use of this medication.
I hope this helps
Though there are no known studies with the use of guaifenesin in breast feeding , it is thought that the amount that would be secreted into the milk would not harm an infant especially if older than 2 months.
If your baby is older than 2 months (this is the age that doctors may suggest cough meds if ill), then you can consider the use of this medication.
I hope this helps
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