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But it thankfully doesnt last long. Also you can try several home remedies which are safe and do not have an adverse effect on your pregnancy.


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You can also use saline nasal spray as that is.

Can you take dayquil when pregnant. If you are PREGNANT. The third ingredient acetaminophen has no formal pregnancy category and doctors believe it is safe for fever and short-term pain relief during all stages of pregnancy. The regular Sudafed has only that in it.

No you cant use the good stuff while pregnant. Acetaminophen tylenol is ok but the other two are class c which most OB do not allow. I got a list from my dr and you can take Benylin DM for a cough for a sore throat you can take halls or gargle warm salt water and for a runny nose you can use saline salt water squirt it up the nostrils I think it is also ok to use the nasal strips that open up your nostrils but I would double check on that one and for fever you can take.

Tell your doctor if youre pregnant planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding before you take DayQuil. DayQuil does not contain guaifenesin. You can also take Sudafed and Robitussin.

Dont take dayquil or nyquil. Add Friend Ignore MissMaam 3 kids. I have taken benedryl for colds during pregnancy and had no problems with my babies.

Yes you can butFor the shortest period and tell your doctor about it dayquilnyquil are combo meds with varying degree of safety with pregnancy read the labels ca. Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are available over the counter as Sudafed and are safe for many women to use during pregnancy. If youre having more than the average amount of difficulty sleeping during pregnancy and its affecting your overall health it may be wise to talk to your doctor about taking a different sleep aid.

If you are NURSING. Can I take DayQuil while pregnant or breast-feeding. He or she can determine if it is safe for you.

My doctor said Dayquil was fine for a cold just not Nyquil because it contains alcohol. Look under active ingredientsif thats the only one listed youre ok. If you are thinking about taking Nyquil during pregnancy most probably you are looking for something to help your cough because this is what this ingredient is good for.

I dont think youve harmed your son but Dayquil is not safe for pregnancy. Even if you cant safely take melatonin you dont have to suffer through sleepless nights for nine months. Send thanks to the doctor.

All you can safetly take is Tylenol. You can take pseudephedrine for a runnystuffy nose. Use of its active ingredient in early pregnancy may be linked with some birth defects.

You should also talk to. Talk with your. The drug can raise blood pressure and can cause jitters and racing heartbeats.

Do not take Liquid NyQuil as it contains alcohol. Macon Georgia 5813 posts. And no I would not take Dayquil while pregnant.

I dont know which other ones do. Dayquil contains acetaminophen dextromethorphan pseudoephedrine. I was told by my doctor that dayquil is okay to take but not Nyquil because it has pseudoephedrine in it which is not good to take while pregnant.

However his reason for wanting the dates is because if you take a med that can cause harm and you know the date or week you were in then you can speak to a genetic counselor and they can look at the system which is developing at that week and make sure everything looks good. Studies on animals show adverse effect and toxicity on fetus. You should not take NyQuil Severe Cold Flu if youre pregnant.

The dayquil Im not sure of but Id assume no as well. Therefore try them before you consider any medication. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding check with your health professional before taking DayQuil.

No adequate and well controlled studies done on pregnant women. Talk with OB but no. A 46-year-old member asked.

Cold is annoying no doubt. However women who have high blood pressure should not take pseudoephedrine without first talking to a doctor. The acetaminophen in it is fine but the dextromethorphan and phenylephrine are category C drugs Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women.

You should know that this is a powerful drug that in some cases could have some serious side effects such as fever dizziness diarrhea and vomiting during pregnancy. No you can not take dayquil while you are pregnant as it can harm the baby. LOW LEVELS EXCRETED WITH LOW RISK FOR ADVERSE EFFECTS IN INFANT.

Your doctor may suggest other ways to treat your cold and flu symptoms.