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Can a pregnant woman take cough medicine in her first trimester?
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Depends: Many cough medications are safe in the first trimester You need to know the specific ingredients of the cough medication. For example, Robitussin DM (guaifenesin and dextromethorphan) is safe in the first trimester. Best wishes!
Answered 8/24/2014
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