Pregnancy safe cold medicine

Wondering whether it's safe to take cold medicine during pregnancy? It depends. Some of the ingredients in cold medications have been studied and are generally considered safe for pregnant women.

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Others haven't been researched well enough or have been linked to pregnancy complications and are best avoided.

Cold medications that are okay to take during pregnancy

The following drugs have been studied or used relatively often in pregnant women and are generally considered safe to use when you're expecting:

• Acetaminophinto relieve pain and reduce fevers.

  It's best to take the minimum effective dose for only as long as you need it, and to never exceed the recommended maximum dosage per day.

• Antihistaminesto relieve nasal congestion. Antihistamines that are considered safe for pregnant women include:
  • Chlorpheniramine
  • Loratadine
  • Cetirizine
  • Dexchlorpheniramine
  • Doxylamine
  • Diphenhydramine (this common drug may cause uterine contractions, so in the third trimester i
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