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Im 4 months pregnant n have a cough are there any cough medicines i can take without harming the baby?

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dextromethorphan: Here's a list: Guaifenesin, an expectorant (Hytuss, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Naldecon Senior EX, Robitussin) Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant (Benylin Adult, Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough, Scot-Tussin DM, Vicks 44 Cough Relief) Guaifenesin plus dextromethorphan (Benylin Expectorant, Robitussin DM, Vicks 44E) Cough drops Vicks VapoRub

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Answered 1/23/2015

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