Vicks and pregnacy?

Question

I am really stuff up. Im just woundering if vicks is safe to use? im 9 weeks

Answer 1

yes it is safe to use. I was so stuffed up when I went in to labor that my doc sent down to the hospital pharmacy for vicks, just so I could breathe, I just used a little under my nose- NOT IN- nothing like trying to do your breathing when your nose is stuffed up. :o)

Answer 2

I went to mommyguide.com and looked this up for you...
Although the Vick's VapoRub website does include a warning on the label that says pregnant women should consult their doctor's before use, here's what else we found online regarding Vicks VapoRub:

"There is no safety information available on the use of this medicine in human pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, it has been widely used for many years without ill consequence. Seek medical advice from your doctor". [1]

Additionally, if you visit some of the many pregnancy websites available, you will find many accredited doctors recommending Vick's Vapo Rub to pregnant women as a nonmedical treatment for cold symptoms. Both Lisa Rodriguez, R.N. and Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. recommend Vick's and humidifiers to reliee cold symptoms during pregnancy at DrSpock.com. [2]

And according to Dr. Jonathan Scher, M.D., "Colds are very common during pregnancy. Most women can expect to catch at least one during the 40 weeks of gestation--especially if they have other children, who may pick up these viral infections at school. Though a cold can make you feel miserable, it won't affect your baby. If you can, go to bed, drink lots of fluids, and wait for the cold to pass, which usually takes four to seven days (a combination of 1000 milligrams of vitamin C and 50 milligrams of zinc is useful in shortening the cold and is safe from the second trimester on.) While you're waiting, there are several good ways to treat the symptoms."..."After the first trimester, it is safe to treat your allergies with antihistamines, including Benadryl and Chlor-Trimeton. Neither should pose a serious risk to the baby. Because there has been an association with cleft palate and antihistamine use in the first trimester, it is best to avoid them during the first twelve weeks and treat allergy symptoms with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and mentholated steam for sinus pain. Nasal sprays and eye drops should also be avoided in the first trimester and then only be used with a doctor's permission. Overall, it is important to check with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication while pregnant. "..."To relieve a runny nose, fill a bowl with boiling water and add menthol (available at drugstores), then inhale the steam. Vicks VapoRub and plain Robitussin (which should only be used after the first trimester) may also provide some relief, but nasal decongestant drops or sprays should be avoided, particularly in the first trimester. For a fever, take acetaminophen (found in Tylenol), which is safe during pregnancy and can also relieve a headache. Be sure to treat any rise in temperature immediately, as a high fever can bring on miscarriage or premature labor. If you develop a fever above 100.4 degrees F, a bad cough, or a thick yellow or green nasal discharge, call your doctor. Such symptoms indicate a secondary bacterial infection that may require antibiotics. During the first trimester, stick to Tylenol, fluids, and rest."[3]