What are safe over the counter meds to take while pregnant?

Question

I have a sore throat and stuffy nose, just wondering what was safe to take for me and baby.

I am 38 weeks pregnant.

I am not 'relying on the net' lady...my doctor gave me a printout of what i could take and i've misplaced it...i do have good sense...it's not like i would take rat poison if someone told me i would feel better..geez

Answer 1

Just to be safe I would get some Italian ice...take 2 tyl...and call your Dr. in the morning.

Answer 2

Take a halls or another type of lozenger.

HOME CARE ADVICE FOR MILD SORE THROAT
For Relief of Sore Throat Pain:
Sip warm chicken broth or apple juice.
Suck on hard candy or a throat lozenge (over the counter).
Gargle warm salt water three times daily (1 teaspoon of salt in a 8 oz of warm water).
Avoid cigarette smoke.
Pain Medication: For pain relief, take acetaminophen every 4-6 hours (e.g. Tylenol; adult dosage 650 mg) OR ibuprofen every 6-8 hours (e.g. Advil, Motrin; adult dosage 400 mg).
Do not take ibuprofen if you have stomach problem, kidney disease, are pregnant, or have been told by your doctor to avoid this type of anti-inflammatory drug. Do not take ibuprofen for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Do not take acetaminophen if you have liver disease.
Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you take.
Fever Medicine: For fevers above 101 F (38.3 C) take acetaminophen every 4-6 hours (Adults 650 mg) or ibuprofen every 6-8 hours (Adults 400 mg). The goal of fever therapy is to bring the fever down to a comfortable level. Remember that fever medicine usually lowers fever 2 degrees F (1- 1 1/2 degrees C).
Do not take ibuprofen if you have stomach problems, kidney disease, are pregnant, or have been told by your doctor to avoid this type of anti-inflammatory drug. Do not take ibuprofen for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Do not take acetaminophen if you have liver disease.
Read the package instructions thoroughly on all medications that you take.
Soft Diet: Cold drinks and milk shakes are especially good. (Reason: swollen tonsils can make some foods hard to swallow.)
Liquids: Adequate liquid intake is important to prevent dehydration. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.
Contagiousness: You can return to work or school after the fever is gone and you feel well enough to participate in normal activities. If your doctor determines that you have Strep throat, then you will need to take an antibiotic for 24 hours before you can return.
Expected Course: Sore throats with viral illnesses usually last 3 or 4 days.
Call Your Doctor If:
Sore throat is the main symptom and it lasts longer than 24 hours
Sore throat is mild but lasts longer than 4 days
Fever lasts longer than 3 days
You become worse or develop any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.

Answer 3

Cepacol (sp?) spray or lozenges for a sore throat. You really should ask your doctor though because they know your history. I was encouraged not to take anything, but the lozenges. If you just have the sniffles, try to get by with nothing because there is no 'cure' for a cold, just soothers. Take a warm shower (not hot! and not a bath! you don't want to raise your body temp- it's VERY dangerous for your baby!) or drink some hot tea. That always helped me.

Answer 4

My doctor told me to take Robitussin cf but the best thing to do is check with your doctors office. They will be happy to help you pick out the right medicine for you. Now that psudoephidrine is out of a lot of cold medicines they may be a little safer to take. Good luck and we are praying for a speedy recovery.


oh i just realized you ae 38 weeks DO NOT TAKE ASPRIN. You could go in at any time.

Answer 5

u can take strepsils for the sore throat
and get a nose spray like dristan for the stuffy nose
but u should check with the doctor just in case

Answer 6

When I was pregnant, I was told that I could take tylenol cold, or sudafed, tylenol and benadryl. You can look up medications and their effects on pregnancy at www.safefetus.com You can also try using a humidifier in your bedroom, sometimes the heated air in the winter can dry out your sinus passages and irritate them.

Hope you feel better soon!

Answer 7

Tylenol but not extra strength, I was told that I could take cold meds that had NO antihistamine, your pharmacist can help you find one, I had to take one that was for children because of all the antihistamines in adult meds

Answer 8

Tylenol
Robitussin DM
sudafed
cough drops
tums or rolaids

(This is off the medication list my ob gave me)

Answer 9

Hello?! Don't rely on the net. It's your kid's life and yours too. Try going to the obgynecologist ok?

Answer 10

You can ask the pharmacist at the drug store and read the labels on the medicines!