Around 92% of people living in the UK have used at least one over-the-counter drug in the past year. While these drugs make it possible to manage symptoms that don’t otherwise require a prescription – such as painkillers for headaches or cough and cold remedies – they aren’t suitable for everyone.
Women who are breastfeeding may not realise some of these over-the-counter drugs should be avoided while breastfeeding. Some of these affect the breastfeeding process itself, while others may have harmful effects on the baby.
