Popular and effective antiviral drugs for nursing mothers

Nursing mothers and all pregnant women should pay special attention to their well-being. No one from the fairer sex is immune from the common cold. Most often it is caused by a viral infection. There is a pathology of various symptoms: fever, malaise, runny nose, sore throat, rashes and so on. If you get sick during lactation, then it is necessary to show yourself to a specialist and find out if it is possible for a nursing mother to take antiviral medications.

Viral diseases and their treatment

Treatment of colds usually reduces to symptomatic therapy. For example, with a cold and nasal congestion, vasoconstrictors are used, and at high temperature - antipyretic. Help improve the condition of painkillers. But most of the drugs on this list have lactation in contraindications.

Otherwise, antiviral drugs are considered. There are several options for nursing mothers. But appoint a doctor to use them. Initially, the specialist will record the complaints and conduct the examination. Only after comparing the ratio of benefit and risk, one or another medication is recommended. Do not take self-medication during lactation. Incorrectly taken medicine may manifest unexpected reactions from the child's body.

Features of taking medicines

You already know that the main rule is the prescription of medicine by a doctor. It is unacceptable to take antiviral medications (for nursing mothers, including) independently. The second rule: compliance with established doses. If the doctor has appointed you some remedy, but did not specify an individual admission scheme, then follow the instructions. Carefully study the annotation, even if you have repeatedly dealt with a prescribed medication.

Take tablets, suspensions and lozenges immediately after feeding. So you minimize the risk of getting the active substance into the baby's body. Take medicines only with clean water, not with coffee or milk. If your condition does not improve within 3-4 days or if there are additional signs of the disease, see a doctor immediately. Let us examine in detail which antiviral drugs can be given to nursing mothers.

Homeopathic remedies: for and against

Homeopathic antiviral drugs for nursing mothers are considered a real find. Experts are sure that such medications can not harm. Homeopathy contains infinitely small doses of active substances, which even after administration are not found in the human body. There is another opinion. Doctors reflect: how can you talk about the positive effects of this or that remedy, if you can not even fix his work? Individual reviews contain information that some experts call homeopathic antiviral drugs for nursing mothers a time bomb, as there is no absolute guarantee that they do not have a negative effect on the body. If you still decided to use these, then you should give preference to the following names.

• Aflubin is available in the form of alcohol tinctures and tablets. Its goal is to provide antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory action. The medicine removes toxins and reduces the temperature. The composition contains gentian, aconite, bryony and other components.
• "Ocillococcinum" - homeopathic granules made from the liver of the Barbarian duck. This bird is recognized as a carrier of many viral infections. The manufacturer, offering his medicine, operates according to the scheme "wedge kicking out".
• "Engistol" - tablets that have antiviral, immunomodulatory and sympatholytic effects. Do not give medicines to children under three years old.

According to the opinions of doctors and the current consumer opinion, the most effective drug from the presented will be Ocilococcinum.

Rectal and vaginal suppositories: in which cases are appropriate?

What antiviral drugs can be taken to nursing mothers - it is necessary to check with a doctor. But there are such medicines that certainly will not harm a woman during lactation and will not have an effect on the baby. Doctors often prescribe suppositories "Viferon", "Kipferon" or "Genferon". They all contain human recombinant interferon. Are appointed with the purpose of treatment of a virus of a flu and cold, and also for preventive maintenance. Kipferon and Genferon are candles that can be used not only rectally. They are inserted and vaginally. They are designed to treat diseases of the urogenital tract in women. "Kipferon" also contains an additional complex immunomodulating substance. This medicine is also used to treat intestinal infections of various origins.

All described suppositories can be taken without fear by women during lactation. It is important to pay attention to additional components, since it is on them that a small organism can react with an allergy.

Popular means: "Ergoferon" and "Anaferon"

These drugs are manufactured by the Russian company Materia Medica. Their goal is to provide antiviral and immunomodulatory action. The composition of both preparations contains affinity purified antibodies to human gamma interferon. However, the drug "Ergoferon" is recognized as stronger, since it also contains antibodies to histamine and additional immunomodulating antibodies.

Take breastfeeding mothers and you and that and another medicine. "Anaferon" will help to cope with viral and cold infections, flu, chickenpox, mononucleosis. "Ergoferon" will be effective in the same cases, but it will also help with intestinal virus, meningococcal meningitis, encephalitis and so on. If you want to do a prophylaxis, then use Anaferon. When you are sick, give preference to "Ergoferon".

"Grippferon": a popular antiviral drug and its analogues

Often, newly-made parents ask themselves the question: "What are the antiviral drugs for breastfeeding mothers and babies?" One of the safest, proven and popular is the "Grippferon". It is produced in the form of drops, spray and gel. Use this medicine can be from the first days of life. The drug envelops the mucous membranes of the nose, creating an imperceptible film. Has antiviral effect, stimulates the work of immunity. Nasal agent is effective against many microorganisms. You can replace the popular remedy with such drugs as "Nasoferon", "Laferon", "Genferon Light", "Interferon dry", ointment "Viferon".

Prohibited medicines: it's important to know

Some antiviral drugs and breastfeeding are incompatible things. The names of such medications need to be known, since their reception leads to an unavoidable effect on the child's organism. The active substances are excreted in breast milk, absorbed by the baby. Perhaps, there will be no consequences at all. But negative reactions are also possible. During the whole period of breastfeeding, refrain from taking such medications:

• Arbidol, Arpefly.
• "Isoprinosine", "Groprinosin".
• "Amizon", "Amiksin."
• "Ribavirin", "Rimantadine" - antiviral means of increased danger for a young child.

Folk antiviral drugs

Many women prefer to take natural antiviral drugs while breastfeeding. Mom believes that such funds are the safest. Doctors say that many of them can cause allergies. Among the folk substances for fighting against viruses can be identified:

• Cranberries (used as a decoction or mors);
• Chamomile and sage (broths and teas);
• Black and red currants (mors);
• Honey and lemon (in tea or water);
• chicken bouillon.

Short conclusion

The information provided allowed you to find out which antiviral agents can be used during breastfeeding. Newly mummified mammals should not be treated independently. If you have a cold, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The appointment of a doctor largely depends on your child's age, frequency of application to the breast, the possibility of introducing complementary foods and so on. In severe viral infection, the doctor can recommend treatment that is incompatible with lactation. Then you will need to stop breastfeeding for a set time. Take care, do not be ill!