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I have the flu and I was desperate in the middle of the night. I used phenol 1.4% throat spray. I sprayed it a 3-4x in my throat and then bc I was half asleep I accidentally swallowed it instead of spitting it out. I quickly realized I hadn’t checked the safety of it. And now I’m worried after what I’m reading. My little guy is 18 months old if it makes a difference. He has not nursed since I took the meds. Should I avoid breastfeeding? For how long? Should I pump and dump? Is my toddler at risk? Thanks for helping a very anxious mama.
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants' pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN. To ask a question, Create an Account or Login.
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