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Is it safe to take cold medications while pregnant?
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Mostly Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) Sinus, Sudafed, Robitussin, ZiCam, and Mucinex are all generally safe in pregnancy. Very important to avoid aspirin and ibuprofen (Motrin) based drugs including Alka-seltzer. Colds do not require antibiotics unless a secondary infection develops such as a sinus infection, bronchitis, or pneumonia.
Answered 8/20/2014
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Yes: Most otc cold mediications are safe during pregnancy.
Answered 3/23/2013
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