what kind of cold medicine can i take while 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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Most over-the-counter (also called OTC) medicine, like pain relievers and cold medicine, are OK to take when you're breastfeeding. For example, OTC pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil®) or acetaminophen (Tylenol®) are safe to use when breastfeeding.
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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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Yes, many over-the-counter cough and cold medications are considered safe for pregnant women and their developing babies. But that doesn't mean you should just grab something at the drugstore and take it. Call your doctor before you take anything, even if you think it's safe. Sign up for our Healthy Living Newsletter!
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['Tylenol Cold + Head Congestion Severe. ... ', 'Genexa Cold Crush Tablets. ... ', 'Mucinex Sinus-Max Pressure and Pain Caplets. ... ', 'Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold & Flu Relief Tablets. ... ', 'Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold & Cough Packets with Menthol & Green Tea Flavors. ... ', 'Vicks DayQuil Cough Cold and Flu Relief.']
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Cold Medications and Breastfeeding: Dos and Dont's Many over-the-counter cold medicine products are considered safe during pregnancy, when baby is directly impacted. So it's generally considered safe for breastfeeding moms to take those medications with, of course, the same precautions.
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Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Acetaminophen or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen and naproxen can take the edge off many cold symptoms, including your sore throat. Make sure you follow the directions on the label.
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Anti-sickness medications (antiemetics) known to be safe during pregnancy, such as cyclizine, are usually recommended. Some antihistamines, often used to treat allergies such as hay fever, also work as antiemetics.
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Best Over-the-Counter Medications for Colds Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant, which can help you rest, and guaifenesin helps break up the mucus. If you have a fever, taking acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) can help bring it down and reduce body aches and pain.
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Dextromethorphan has been studied in breastfeeding women and is considered safe. (Often found in Alka Seltzer Plus, Tylenol Cough & Cold, Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil and more.) Chlorpheniramine has been approved, but large doses could also lower milk supply. (Often found in Coricidin and more.)
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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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Ideally, you should avoid taking medicines when you're pregnant, particularly during the first three months. Conditions such as colds or minor aches and pains often don't need treating with medicines. However, if you're pregnant and feel you need to take medicine, paracetamol is safe to take.
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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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Hold off on calling the Doctor. However, you can take the following over-the-counter drugs to ease the pain of the common cold: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve)
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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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Fever reducers — such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), and acetaminophen (Tylenol) — can help relieve symptoms of a chest cold. However, infants should not take aspirin because of an increased risk of developing Reye's syndrome, which can damage the brain and liver.
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Pregnant women can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for a sore throat with a limit of 3,000 mg in 24 hours. An antihistamine may help if the sore throat is due to postnasal drip because it can dry up those secretions. Sprays or lozenges that contain benzocaine, a local anesthetic, can help numb the throat.