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Hello! i%b4m pregnant week 23. can i use pseudoephedrine (60mg twice a day), when i have a hard flu.

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Avoid oral agents: At 23 weeks you're outside the teratogenic risk with this medication and are unlikely to do harm however these medications are never the first line for nasal and sinus symptoms during pregnancy . I would instead consider the use of saline nasal sprays and neti pots.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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