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Is it safe to take equate allergy formula while pregnant? it has diphenhydramine hydrochloride caplets 25mg

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pregnancy meds: Diphenhydramine is rated B in pregnancy. Medications are rated A through E. A's and B's are considered safe in pregnancy. C's are sometimes used, D, E are not used. In usual doses, diphenhydramine is considered safe.

Answered 7/10/2014

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