Ibuprofen and motrin for mother and baby

[Sandra]

Shefner229,

Ibuprofen is safe as long as you do not exceed 2400mg in 24 hours, so you can take 800mg 3 times a day or 600mg 4 times a day. The amount that transfers into breast milk is only 0.12-0.66% of your dose. The half life is only 1.8-2.5 hours so it will not build up if you do not exceed the maximum dose.

Sandra Lovato R.N.
InfantRisk Center

[Shefner229]

Hi there, I gave my 14 month old daughter motrin to reduce fever as she doesn't tolerate Tylenol well. I am currently prescribed 800mg ibuprofen after a dental procedure. I am still nursing. Is it safe to take Ibuprofen or will this accumulate to a toxic amount?