Drug Levels
Five hours after the dose, milk levels were undetectable in two women and 20 and 100 mcg/L in two others.
Correspondingly, what allergy medicine can I take while breastfeeding?
Cold and allergy meds that are safe while breastfeeding include: Zyrtec (cetirizine) is the preferred antihistamine when breastfeeding. Other antihistamines are also considered safe but do not have as much research to support this. These include Allegra Claritin, and Xyzal.
In this way, how do I get rid of hives while breastfeeding? Medical treatment for postpartum hives
- skin steroid cream (like betamethasone valerate)
- an antihistamine (like pheniramine)
- anti-itch lotion or cream.
- steroid medication (like prednisolone in cases of serious swelling and itching)
- an epinephrine (epi) pen.
- allergy shots.
Similarly one may ask, do antihistamines affect milk supply?
Milk supply: A common concern is that the sedating antihistamines might lower milk supply but, per Dr. Thomas Hale, there is no current research supporting this belief – only some anecdotal reports.