Cold Medications During Pregnancy
We are frequently asked what pregnant women can take for a cold or virus. Most medicationsthat are felt to be safe during pregnancy have not been carefully studied. The information that isavailable about medication use in pregnancy is based on experience rather than research. Forthis reason, it is always wise to avoid taking any medications during pregnancy unless absolutelynecessary.
The following ingredients of common over-the-counter cold medications are probably safe inpregnancy: acetaminophen doxylamine chlorpheniramine dextromethorphan diphenhydramine guaifenisin
doxylamine** brompheniramine **This medication can increase blood pressure, so it should NOT be used if you have blood pressure problems. These common brands contain one or more of the above ingredients:
Tylenol Cold Medication (NO DROWSINESS FORMULA)
Multi-Symptom Formula Tylenol Cold Medication
Multi-Symptom Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion (caplets)
Maximum Strength Tylenol Sinus (gel tabs, gel caps, caplets, and tablets)
Tylenol Severe Allergy medication (caplets)
Tylenol Allergy Sinus Night time (caplets)
Maximum Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus (caplets, gel caps, gel tabs)
Maximum Strength Tylenol Flu Medication (NO DROWSINESS FORMULA)
Maximum Strength Tylenol Flu Night Time Medication (gel caps)
Maximum Strength Tylenol Flu Night Time Hot Medication Packets
Maximum Strength Tylenol Flue Night Time Liquid
Comtrex Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cold & Cough Relief (tablets, caplets,liquid gel and fluid ounce)
Comtrex Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Acute Head Cold & Sinus PressureRelief Tablets
Sudafed Severe Cold Formula (caplets & tablets)
Sinutab Sinus Medication Maximum Strength (NO DROWSINESS FORMULA)
Sinutab Sinus Allergy Medication, Maximum Strength Formula (tablets & caplets)
Robitussin Cold & Cough (liquid-gels)
Robitussin Cold, Cough & Flu (liquid-gels)
There are other generic and brand name over-the-counter cold medicines that contain theseingredients. Learn to read the “active ingredients” section of any over-the-counter medication.
For a stuffy nose, try a saline spray like Ocean Nasal Mist. Other nose sprays or drops likeAfrin contain a medication that can cause rebound stuffy nose (the stuffiness gets worse whenyou stop the medication), and will increase your blood pressure.
For a sore throat, a lozenge or cough drop is best. Ice chips and cool liquids are also soothing. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe. You should report the following symptoms to your doctor:
§ Persistent nausea, vomiting or diarrhea (over 24 hours)§ Severe headache§ Any concerns regarding the pregnancy (contractions, etc.)
During any illness bed rest and extra fluids are important. Please call our office if we can be of any further assistance.Meridian 208.888.0909Caldwell 208.454.2035
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Cold Medications During Pregnancy