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food and drink food allergiesIs there a medication to dry up breast milk?
Cabergoline can be used for milk suppression. It works by stopping the body's production of prolactin. This drug isn't approved for this use by the FDA, but may be prescribed off-label. Some women see their milk dry up after just one dose of medication.
Furthermore, what drug can be used to stop breast milk?
Cabergoline
Keeping this in consideration, how long does it for breast milk to dry up?
Q: How long does it take for breast milk to dry up after breastfeeding for one year? A: Once a woman stops breastfeeding, it typically takes a few days to a week for her milk to completely dry up.
After pumping, use ice packs, gel packs or a package of frozen peas on each breast for 5–15 minutes at a time. To avoid freezing the skin, lay a thin towel over your breasts and lay the ice pack on the towel. The ice will help decrease milk production.