Women who are breastfeeding may not realise some of these over-the-counter drugs should be avoided while breastfeeding.

While over-the-counter oral decongestants (such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine) found in many cold remedies can help relieve a blocked nose, these drugs should be avoided if you're breastfeeding.

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