Question 1

i am 34 weeks pregnant it safe to take mucinex-d .?

Accepted Answer

No: The collaborative perinatal project reported 197 first-trimester exposures to guaifenesin. Fourteen malformations were reported for a relative risk not significantly different from 1.0. In a review of 229, 101 deliveries to michigan medicaid patients, 141 first-trimester exposures to Guaifenesin and 349 exposures anytime during pregnancy were recorded. A total of 9 birth defects were reported with.

Question 2

can i take claritin and mucinex together while pregnant? hello, i am 5 months pregnant and i took claritin and mucinex together. i took claritin at 9:00pm and mucinex at 12:30am. i really need to know if i hurt my baby? i am scared and don't know if i h

Accepted Answer

I : I can understand your fear, however the best thing for you and your baby is for you to relax and move on from here. The likelihood that any damage was done to your baby is very slim. Claritin is considered a pregnancy category b drug; this means that animal studies have not shown any risk to a fetus, therefore doctors consider drugs in this category to be considered safe and prescribe them all the time. Mucinex (guaifenesin) is considered a class c drug which means that animal studies have shown adverse effect on the fetus, however these are usually an issue when a large amount of the drug is used or the drug is used over an extended period of time. Regardless, many doctors prescribe drugs in this category because the benefits from use outweigh any potential risk to the fetus. Also keep in mind that these studies are usually in fetus that are very early (first trimester). At 5 months all your baby's major organs are developed and should not be affected by a class c drug.
Lastly, i used category c drugs while pregnant as well as given them to my patients, and I have not seen one bad outcome from it.
Your baby will be just fine. If you ever want to know which medications you can take don't hesitate to contact your doctor.
Best of luck with your pregnancy.

Question 3

is it ok to take mucinex (guaifenesin) and claritin d during my 2 week of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Some: You can use Mucinex (guaifenesin) and plain Claritin but not Claritin d. Anything with Pseudoephedrine is not ok during pregnancy.
It is preferred to avoid all meds during the first 3 meds of pregnancy if possible. Use a saline spray to alleviate your nasal congestion instead.

Question 4

i am 28 weeks pregnant with a sinus infection. my ear has fluid and is painful. can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) d to relieve the pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Always best to ask your Ob about your specific situation.  However, as a general rule: Mucinex (guaifenesin) D contains Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine.  Guaifenesin is thought to be safe pregnancy.  Pseudoephedrine is not recommended in the first trimester because of possible birth-defects related to its vasoconstrictive effects.   Best wishes!

Question 5

is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Formulation: There are different formulations of Mucinex (guaifenesin) -- one which includes Guaifenesin alone (an expectorant); another called Mucinex (guaifenesin) d, which contains Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine (decongestant); and Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm, containing Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant. Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan are ok to use. Pseudoephedrine should not be taken in first trimester.

Question 6

is mucinex (guaifenesin) sinus max day & night safe to take in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ask your Ob/Gyn: The Mucinex (guaifenesin) has Guiafenesin which is pregnancy C you should take this if your OB says it is Ok.  Don't experiment on your own.

Question 7

is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Category C: Pregnancy category c means 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 despite potential risks. You should discuss it with your doctor whether taking it is a good idea.

Question 8

can i take a mucinex (guaifenesin) pill while 6 weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mucinex (guaifenesin) is safe in pregnancy.

Question 9

is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm during pregnancy? i know it is a category-c a simple yes or no answer would be great

Accepted Answer

Mucinex (guaifenesin) in pregnancy: Yes. In a limited and for a short term.

Question 10

is it okay to take mucinex with a mirena iud? i do not want it to affect my cervical mucus and have an accidental pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: There is no interaction between mucinex and mirena IUD which I have known of. You can take mucinex for your cold symptoms. Take care.

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I am 34 weeks pregnant it safe to take mucinex-d .?

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Can i take claritin and mucinex together while pregnant? hello, i am 5 months pregnant and i took claritin and mucinex together. i took claritin at 9:00pm and mucinex at 12:30am. i really need to know if i hurt my baby? i am scared and don't know if i h

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Is it ok to take mucinex (guaifenesin) and claritin d during my 2 week of pregnancy?

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I am 28 weeks pregnant with a sinus infection. my ear has fluid and is painful. can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) d to relieve the pain?

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Is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) during pregnancy?

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Is mucinex (guaifenesin) sinus max day & night safe to take in pregnancy?

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Is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm while pregnant?

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Can i take a mucinex (guaifenesin) pill while 6 weeks pregnant?

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Is it safe to take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm during pregnancy? i know it is a category-c a simple yes or no answer would be great

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Is it okay to take mucinex with a mirena iud? i do not want it to affect my cervical mucus and have an accidental pregnancy?

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