Dristan nose spray?

Question

Is it safe to take dristan nose spray while pregnant?

Answer 1

No adequate human data, no teratogenic effect has been reported in first trimester exposure, but frequent, chronic doses late in pregnancy causes uterine vessels' constriction with subsequent fetal hypoxia, bradycardia and non reactive NST.
Recommended therapeutic doses has no risk to the fetus.

Answer 2

I think that it is important to not take medical advice from this site, especially when it comes to protecting the health of your unborn baby. One simple phone call to your doctor's office will answer your question. If you are in doubt, read the package if it has a warning for pregnant or nursing moms, don't use it.

When I was pregnant the inside of my nose felt like beef jerky and I used the "Little Noses" saline nose spray, it is just salt water so it is 100% safe to use.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Answer 3

Hi U-man. I'm not aware of any potential cardiac problems associated with oxymetazoline Hcl (same stuff as in Afrin). But I'm afraid that you may be suffering from a rebound effect associated with continued use of nasal decongestant sprays. The medical term (if you want to know) is rhinitis medicamentosa. It essentially means that you have chronic nasal congestion from using nasal decongestants over a long period of time. Another problem sometimes associated with long term nasal decongestant use is irritated nasal passages. So, what to do. Whatever you decide to do, you will be mouth breathing for a while. So drink lots of fluids and get something to keep your lips from becoming dry and cracked. It would be easiest if you were to see an MD for the long term problem that you have had which led you to use the spray long term and have a rebound effect. A Doc will likely prescribe for you something like Flonase, Nasacort. These are prescription steroidal nasal sprays. They will help with continued use. Sometimes it takes up to three weeks to get the full effect from the steroidal nasal sprays. And, no, it is not like taking steroids. The steroidal action is primarily limited to your nasal passages and sinuses. If you can't swing a Dr. visit or the cost of the meds, (sometimes pricey), your next best option would be to use an over the counter nasal decongestant in the form of a pill (Sudafed)and possibly a non-sedating antihistamine like loratadine (Claritin). And begin to use a saline nasal spray like Ocean spray to keep those nasal passages from drying out. In this case the generic meds will have the same effect as the name brand meds and be much cheaper. The important thing to consider here is to TAKE THE MEDS AS ORDERED. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosages. You are trying to wean yourself off of habitual use of OTC nasal sprays. And while you are at it, you may want to share this info with your Dad.

Answer 4

I'm a doctor and new studies show that it will actually improve the health of your baby. So do what the doctors say and snort Dristan twice a day. It's proven that 50 percent of the time, it works everytime.

Answer 5

Just use a regular saline solution. It has no added chemicals.

Answer 6

it has a steroid in it. You need to consult your doctor about that first.