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Pseudoephedrine

Biofed, Cenafed, Sudafed, Nexafed, Zephrex, Zephrex-D

Use With Caution While Breastfeeding

Pseudoephedrine in breastmilk is unlikely to harm the nursing infant, but it may cause irritability and can decrease milk supply.

Over-the-counter · Source: NIH LactMed®, Apr 2020

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