What's the name if the medicine you take

[Jalapeñomel]

When you think you might be getting a cold? And can I take it while in pumping/breastfeeding?

I have a tickle in my throat, and I'm terrified I might be getting sick. If I get sick, they won't let me in the NICU (and understandably so).

[rugbywife]

Here it is Cold FX. Not sure if you can have it will BFing though.

[Deleted]

Zicam.  Looks like it is ok if you can find the nasal spray.  

Also, any kinds of zinc cough drops help me. 

kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/


A homeopathic nasal gel, made by Zicam and containing ionic zinc gluconate, was recalled by the US FDA in 2009 because it has been associated with long lasting or permanent loss of smell (anosmia) [this is not related to lactation - see the FDA information page and Jafek BW, Linschoten MR, Murrow BW. Anosmia after intranasal zinc gluconate use. Am J Rhinol. 2004 May-Jun;18(3):137-41]. Zicam contains small amounts of zinc (Zincum Gluconicum) – 266 micrograms per squirt; in one study (Mossad 2003) the daily dosage used was 2.1 mg per day. Zinc is considered compatible with breastfeeding, particularly in small amounts (excessive amounts are not a good idea, for mom’s sake rather than baby’s). The amount of systemic absorption of nasal sprays/gels is minimal compared to oral ingestion.

[my4girls]

Also try a neti pot- anytime I feel like I'm getting sick I use it a couple times a day and I swear it helps so much

[katandkevin]

I use emergen-c. It is just a super high dose of vitamin c. I have no idea if it is safe for bfing though.

[Jalapeñomel]

Thanks guys!

[tdk2]

I just want to 2nd Kelly mom website as an excellent resource. I look most stuff up there. (Not that you can't ask here, but I used jelly mom a lot.

[cbwm1]

My boss swears by elderberry syrup - I'm thinking you could maybe find it at a natural/hippy store.

[macmars45]

Emergen-C

[milosh]

Multi vitamin and I also take extra vitamin C and zinc.

[isabel]

Emergen-c? DH swears by zicam, but I don't know if the lozenges are safe. Also any kind of rapid dissolve zinc pill is usually effective for me if I stick with it.