What can I take for a runny nose while breastfeeding?

The best option for a runny nose for breastfeeding women is the use of topical drugs, that is, nasal drops and sprays. This solution means that the drug used works mainly at the site of administration and is not absorbed into the bloodstream. This means that there is no way for it to penetrate into breast milk and then go to the fed toddler.

Within the scope of his competence, a pharmacist may propose over-the-counter carat remedies, e.g.:

Oxymetazoline - applied topically, narrows blood vessels, relieves inflammation and reduces runny nose. This compound is classified as a drug probably compatible with lactation and with a low risk for breastfeeding women. This medicine is not absorbed into the bloodstream when applied directly to the nasal mucosa and therefore does not affect the lactation process and does not affect the nursing baby. Oxymetazoline is found m.in in:

Nasivin nasal spray: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/51621/nasivin-classic-aerozol/apteki

Acatar Control nasal spray: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/92673/acatar-control-aerozol/apteki

Xylometazoline - like oxymetazoline, belongs to the group of sympathomimetics. Due to the similar chemical structure, both compounds have the same mechanism of action. This substance is also classified as a drug probably compatible with lactation and with a low risk for breastfeeding women. Nevertheless, it is worth remembering that drugs containing oxymetazoline and xylometazoline should not be used for more than 5 days. Xylometazoline can be found under the following trade names:

Sudafed Xylospray HA nasal spray: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/75304/sudafed-xylospray-ha-aerozol/apteki

Xylometazolin nasal drops: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/84739/xylometazolin-wzf-0-1-krople-do-nosa/apteki

Seawater is solutions containing sodium chloride. This compound is absolutely safe for both the woman and the baby fed with mother's milk. It is compatible with breastfeeding and does not affect the lactation process itself. Seawater solutions are available in the form of aerosols:

Marimer Hypertonic nasal spray: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/46427/marimer-hipertoniczny-spray-do-nosa-aerozol/apteki

Quixx runny nose spray: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/97553/quixx-katar-aerozol/apteki?pvid=243716#internetowe

Purinasin nasal spray: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/65436/puri-nasin-aerozol/apteki

The action and composition of individual drugs can be checked by clicking on the attached links on the gdziepolek.pl website, which also allows you to book them at the nearest pharmacy.

I also encourage you to read the article:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/przeziebienie-w-ciazy