Nov
02
What cold and allergy medicine can I use while pregnant?
Filed Under (Fevers) by drfever
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Redlily asked:


I had a positive home test but won’t have my first doctor’s appointment until next wek. Now a cold or something is moving in. Any suggestions what I can take for a cold or allergies. Not sure which this is.

Thanks!

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Comments

Rachel Y on 3 November, 2008 at 2:53 pm #

I got this website in an email, it tells you the OTC meds that are safe/unsafe to take during pregnancy:

-edit-
I realized the link may not work for you, so I just copy and pasted what it said about cold medicines:

These are okay:

Guaifenesin, an expectorant (Hytuss, Mucinex, Naldecon Senior EX, Robitussin)

Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant (Benylin Adult, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough, Scot-Tussin DM, Vicks 44 Cough Relief)

Guaifenesin plus dextromethorphan (Benylin Expectorant, Robitussin DM, Vicks 44E)

Cough drops

Vicks VapoRub

But make sure you avoid:

Avoid cold remedies that contain alcohol. Also avoid the decongestants pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which can affect blood flow to the placenta.


Love to Answer on 6 November, 2008 at 2:44 pm #

Tylenol Cold and Benadryl (I was told by my OB) are fine. BUT, you should call your doc and just ask them for the o.k.


lolamarie1980 on 9 November, 2008 at 4:24 pm #

Pretty much anything Tylenol, and Sudafed is ok, too


Beth G on 10 November, 2008 at 1:31 am #

call your doctor, If I remember none.


Esmerelda on 11 November, 2008 at 5:08 am #

Call the doctor’s office and ask. They will tell you even though you haven’t been for your first check yet.


TX Angel on 14 November, 2008 at 3:02 am #

Tylenol cold is okay to take – try that and if you need something stronger then ask your dr. what s/he recommends.