cold meds safe when pregnant?
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['Acetaminophen (Tylenol)', 'Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)', 'Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)', 'Loratadine (Claritin)', 'Zinc lozenges.', 'Chloraseptic spray (but a salt water gargle is just as effective, with no risks)']
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If you are taking any other NSAID. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take Aleve-D Sinus & Cold (naproxen and pseudoephedrine) if you are in the third trimester of pregnancy. You may also need to avoid Aleve-D Sinus & Cold (naproxen and pseudoephedrine) at other times during pregnancy.
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Robitussin and pregnancy. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin both appear to be safe to use during pregnancy. However, many liquid cough medications that contain these ingredients also contain alcohol. You shouldn't consume alcohol during pregnancy because it can cause birth defects.
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Decongestant medications reduce stuffiness and sinus pressure by constricting the blood vessels in your nose, which reduces swelling. Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are available over the counter as Sudafed and are safe for many women to use during pregnancy.
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You need to make sure that each ingredient is safe. Some cough and cold remedies contain paracetamol, which is safe to take while you're breastfeeding. But if you take these as well as paracetamol tablets or capsules, you may go over the recommended dose. Always stick to the recommended dose.
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['Benadryl.', 'Dimetapp.', 'Robitussin.', 'Sudafed.', 'Triaminic.', 'Tylenol Cold Products.']
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Taking antiviral medications can prevent serious flu complications, such as pneumonia. Although it's important to be cautious with any medication during pregnancy, research suggests that the benefits outweigh the potential risks of antiviral medications to treat flu during pregnancy.
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["Paracetamol during pregnancy. When you're pregnant, paracetamol is the preferred choice to treat: ... ", 'Paracetamol with caffeine. Tablets that have combined paracetamol and caffeine are not recommended. ... ', 'Ibuprofen during pregnancy. ... ', 'Avoiding medicines during pregnancy. ... ', 'Further information.']
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['Take Your Temperature. Before treating your sore throat, make sure you are not running a fever. ... ', 'Take Tylenol. Tylenol is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy. ... ', 'Gargle with Salt Water. ... ', 'Drink Tea with Lemon. ... ', 'Use Throat Lozenges or Throat Sprays. ... ', 'Rest.']
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This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.
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The lozenges are unlikely to be harmful if used during pregnancy or breastfeeding but should only be used if your doctor says it's OK.
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Benadryl is considered to be safe during pregnancy. Doctors and nurses recommend this OTC medication to help relieve allergy symptoms, even while you're pregnant. Recent studies have found Benadryl to be safe. However, always remember that no medicine — prescription or OTC — is ever 100 percent safe during pregnancy.
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Remember, the simpler the better. Ross recommends that pregnant women steer clear of products that contain multiple ingredients or tackle a combination of symptoms, such as Nyquil, Robitussin DM, and Claritin-D.
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"Sudafed sometimes is the medication that packs the most bang for its buck." Remember, the simpler the better. Ross recommends that pregnant women steer clear of products that contain multiple ingredients or tackle a combination of symptoms, such as Nyquil, Robitussin DM, and Claritin-D.
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There are no studies that assess the safety of menthol during pregnancy. And unlike prescription drugs, OTC medications don't have a pregnancy category rating from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, the risks of menthol cough drops on pregnancy are not fully known.
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The best option is always to talk to your doctor before taking any medication during your pregnancy, but here are some medications that have been found to be generally safe for pregnant women: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
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In animal studies, there were no reports of harm to developing babies from amoxicillin. This drug is considered low risk if a woman takes it in any trimester of pregnancy. There are other antibiotics that are also considered safe to take during pregnancy. These include clindamycin and erythromycin.