Decongestant nasal spray? Yes/no?

nb1984 · Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:10 AM

Hi ladies,

I am SO bunged up and occasionally sneezing and its driving me mad! I dont feel like I have a cold but I just wondered am I ok to use a Sudafed Decongestant Nasal Spray? I have one here on my desk, but not the original packaging so I cant read if it say anything about pregnancy! I am 8 weeks if that's helpful,

Thanks ladies! xxx

congo · Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:18 AM

i'd say no, i know my mum wudnt let me use it but she put some albas oil on a tissue and it worked a treat

Katherine · Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:19 AM

I have the same issue, so I know how you feel. I don't know about Sudafed , but I think decongestant nasal spray is a no, specially during the 1st trimester (otherwise, my doctor would have prescribed that to me... I am stuffed also). Also decongestant spray cannot be use for long period of time, otherwise you may develop an addition to it.

ProudMum · Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:31 AM

I was advised by my dr that viks nasal spray was fine... and i used it every night.. caused nose bleeds but relieved the problem long enough for me to fall asleep..onlyto wake up again and having to give my nose another spray.

Adela Quested · Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:34 AM

I don't know about other sprays but I use a saline solution - it's perfectly safe and non-addictive, it's just salt water. You might want to try that?

scoobylyn66 · Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:42 AM

At the beginning of my pregnancy I had severe sinusitis (and before I knew I was pregnant) and the doctor prescribed me antibiotics, nasal spray and codeine for the headaches. I then found out I was pregnant a week later and he absolutely assured me everything I had taken was ok for the baby. I had been taking sudafed nasal spray and sudafed tablets.

When I found out I was pregnant I bought a neti-pot and used that and its a lifesaver.

nb1984 · Dec 2nd, 2009, 06:31 AM

OK thank you all! Thanks for all the info, I knew I would get a good answer here rather than the dreaded 'google' which would probably tell me my arm would fall off if I used it!

I will stick to Olbas oil or Karvol for the time being and if it gets worse speak to my GP, thank you!! xxx

Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:10 AM	#1
nb1984 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,442	Decongestant nasal spray? Yes/no? Hi ladies, I am SO bunged up and occasionally sneezing and its driving me mad! I dont feel like I have a cold but I just wondered am I ok to use a Sudafed Decongestant Nasal Spray? I have one here on my desk, but not the original packaging so I cant read if it say anything about pregnancy! I am 8 weeks if that's helpful, Thanks ladies! xxx

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:18 AM	#2
congo Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N Ireland Posts: 577	i'd say no, i know my mum wudnt let me use it but she put some albas oil on a tissue and it worked a treat

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:19 AM	#3
Katherine Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 829	I have the same issue, so I know how you feel. I don't know about Sudafed , but I think decongestant nasal spray is a no, specially during the 1st trimester (otherwise, my doctor would have prescribed that to me... I am stuffed also). Also decongestant spray cannot be use for long period of time, otherwise you may develop an addition to it.

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ProudMum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 3,170	I was advised by my dr that viks nasal spray was fine... and i used it every night.. caused nose bleeds but relieved the problem long enough for me to fall asleep..onlyto wake up again and having to give my nose another spray.

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:34 AM	#5
Adela Quested Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,155	I don't know about other sprays but I use a saline solution - it's perfectly safe and non-addictive, it's just salt water. You might want to try that?

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 05:42 AM	#6
scoobylyn66 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 102	At the beginning of my pregnancy I had severe sinusitis (and before I knew I was pregnant) and the doctor prescribed me antibiotics, nasal spray and codeine for the headaches. I then found out I was pregnant a week later and he absolutely assured me everything I had taken was ok for the baby. I had been taking sudafed nasal spray and sudafed tablets. When I found out I was pregnant I bought a neti-pot and used that and its a lifesaver.

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Dec 2nd, 2009, 06:31 AM	#7
nb1984 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,442	OK thank you all! Thanks for all the info, I knew I would get a good answer here rather than the dreaded 'google' which would probably tell me my arm would fall off if I used it! I will stick to Olbas oil or Karvol for the time being and if it gets worse speak to my GP, thank you!! xxx

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