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Mum&bubs
03-08-2007, 17:40
Am I able to take Nurofen while I'm breastfeeding? I've got the worse period pain and nothing else works better! I haven't taken it in over 2 years because my mum said I couldn't while breastfeeding but now I'm questioning it :confused:

So can I? Does anyone know??
Toffee apple
03-08-2007, 17:45
no i think only panadol or panadine,maybe phone your chemist, although i am sure someone here will give you a better answer.... hope you pick up soon.
melfunction
03-08-2007, 17:48
My book doesn't say you can't but I'd ring a chemist :)
Kittylou
03-08-2007, 17:48
No, I was actually looking at this just yesterday regarding panadeine.

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/phs/documents/cyhu/28106.pdf

ETA: Oops, this one actually says that occasional use is ok.
Anna07
03-08-2007, 17:51
I know you can't take nurofen PLUS whilst breastfeeding but not sure about the normal nurofen.
Beany
03-08-2007, 17:53
You can take Nurofen/Nurofen Plus while breast feeding.

Nurofen Plus is just a mixture of ibuprofen and codeine, both of which are fine.
Tam-I-Am
04-08-2007, 13:51
Yep - given that they give you ibuprofen and panadeine/panadol in hospital right after you've given (vaginal) birth to help with the pain - its fine! If you're worried, speak to a pharmacist, but I have taken both neurophen and neurophen plus whilst breastfeeding, with no ill effects on Claire.

Also, remember that neurofen and pain stop (baby panadeine) are both available for infants - so the drugs can be given directly to babies too.
Noah_and_Elijah
04-08-2007, 13:57
I took it when breastfeeding! Middie said it was fine.
Mum&bubs
04-08-2007, 14:22
Thanks girls!

I might buy some today, these cramps are so bad :(
Beany
04-08-2007, 14:51
Totally with you :(

Stupid periods.
Mum&bubs
05-08-2007, 12:41
Totally with you :(

Stupid periods.

Why can't men have them huh? :hugs:
Noah_and_Elijah
05-08-2007, 12:43
Why can't men have them huh? :hugs:

Could you imagine the complaining?!? :rolleyes:
Kristel
24-10-2008, 21:23
No, I was actually looking at this just yesterday regarding panadeine.

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/phs/documents/cyhu/28106.pdf

ETA: Oops, this one actually says that occasional use is ok.

Just noticed that URL has changed to:
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/ph/documents/childhealth/28106.pdf
Emi
24-10-2008, 21:39
i had the same question not too long too! and im pretty sure the answer was yes...

read the side of the packet... it took me age to find it... i read the whole box...

but i think it depends on what sort...
Mum&bubs
27-10-2008, 17:49
:laughing: Woah, old thread. I take nurofen all the time now :p
igloomonster
12-04-2011, 18:55
You can take Nurofen/Nurofen Plus while breast feeding.

Nurofen Plus is just a mixture of ibuprofen and codeine, both of which are fine.

According to the Nurofen website, Nurofen is ok while breastfeeding. Nurofen Plus is NOT ok while breastfeeding.

Can I take Nurofen if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

Do not take Nurofen during the first 6 months of pregnancy, except on your doctor’s advice.
Do not take Nurofen at all during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
You can take Nurofen whilst breastfeeding, however do not take Nurofen Plus at all if you are breastfeeding as it contains codeine.
Tam-I-Am
13-04-2011, 00:18
Codeine is moderately safe when breastfeeding:

http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html

(Scroll down to 'narcotics').

It's not preferred as it can sedate the baby, and should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers of very young babies (as their immature livers can't process it as well as the livers of older babies), but in cases where the risk of taking the medication is outweighed by the benefits, it isn't something that should be discounted out of hand.

ETA: Most drug companies are EXTREMELY conservative with their advice re: safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, for the sole reason that they don't want to be sued in the case of something going wrong - even where there has been adequate studies done on the drug to establish it's safety. That's why it's best to get the information about it's safety from objective sources :)
2darlingboys
13-04-2011, 06:28
I dont think
It's recommended to take every 4 hours & on going.
I wasn't allowed it when I was feeding my 3month old after a car crash
A mothers love
13-04-2011, 07:10
I was ok to take nurofen plus when af returned to worse then it's original b!tchen pain at 7 months.

The chemist always looks at your bub asked how old she was how many feeds I was doing and how heavy she was.

They also asked about my af and how long I took nurofen for.

It really depends on a lot of factors not just a blank yes/no.