Common medicines that are not recommended when you’re breastfeeding include:
- codeine.
- decongestants that come as tablets, liquids or powders that you swallow.
- some nasal decongestants that come as nose sprays or drops – check with a GP or pharmacist before using them.
- aspirin for pain relief.
Herein, what medications pass through breast milk?
Do all medications pass into breast milk? Almost any drug that’s present in your blood will transfer into your breast milk to some extent. Most medications do so at low levels and pose no real risk to most infants.
Accordingly, what can’t you do while breastfeeding? You can pass harmful things, like alcohol, drugs and lead, to your baby in breast milk. This can cause serious problems for your baby. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol or use harmful drugs when you’re breastfeeding.