Breastfeeding: Is tylenol safe while nursing?

Is is safe to take Tylenol while breastfeeding?

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Tylenol (acetaminophen) is commonly used for pain relief. It is excreted into breastmilk in small quantities. The American Academy of Pediatrics has approved this drug for use in the nursing mom.

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