Coricidin hbp chest congestion and cough dextromethorphan guaifenesin.
Over the counter medicine for congestion during pregnancy.
Decongestant medications reduce stuffiness and sinus pressure by constricting the blood vessels in your nose which reduces swelling.
Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs.
Call your clinic or pharmacist.
Over the counter medicines safe to use during pregnancy.
Most otc medications taken during pregnancy are for allergy respiratory gastrointestinal or skin conditions as well as for general analgesia.
No medicine can be considered 100 percent safe to use during pregnancy.
Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are available over the counter as sudafed and are safe for many women to use during pregnancy.
Category b is the drug of choice for pain during pregnancy.
Avoid pseudoephedrine sudafed since it may be associated with birth defects involving baby s abdominal wall.
However prenatal vitamins are ok to take during pregnancy.
Taking medications during pregnancy can harm the baby but not taking certain doctor prescribed medication can also cause harm.