Is sudofed safe in pregnancy? - Page 2

kirstylm · Feb 25th, 2010, 14:06 PM

Ugh not fair I was told by pharmacist not to take it and all I could take was paracetamol and do box inhalation. If I knew sudofed was safe could have really used it!

JASMAK · Feb 25th, 2010, 14:07 PM

You know what I used for being stuffed up...just a dab of Vicks vapor rub under the nose! It really works. Not sure about bad sinus congestion though.

amygwen · Feb 25th, 2010, 14:09 PM

My doctor told me that sudafed and Robitussin are the best things to use when you're pregnant and have a cold

PrayinForBaby · Feb 25th, 2010, 14:11 PM

I havent needed it being pregnant but i used to put vicks vabor rub on my chest and a little on my nose and go sit in the bath tub with the shower running hot water (i guess just sitting in the bathroom would work with the door closed too but i always like the hot water for the body ache that came with being sick)....maybe that might help so you arent taking anything? but by all means i agree if there is something safe you can take and make you feel better, take it! lol

holywoodmum · Feb 25th, 2010, 14:52 PM

i've always been told by doc/pharmacist it's a no-no - maybe it's a UK guideline?

2ndtimemum · Feb 25th, 2010, 15:08 PM

I was suffering really bad last week and was told absolutely not to take sudafed or any decongestant by my doctor as it could be harmful to baby. The only thing I was allowed was paracetemol - soluble was best for my sore throat x

Junebug_CJ · Feb 25th, 2010, 15:29 PM

The UK guidelines for pregnancy are VERY different from the North American ones. We have a list of meds that are safe in pregnancy over and beyond paracetamol (which includes sudafed, dextromethorphan and a bunch of others), which is all you ladies seem to be "allowed" to take. I really don't understand the discrepancy, but can reassure those ladies in North America that our doctors and pharmacists are definitely NOT as strict so definitely check with them!

CameraGirl · Feb 25th, 2010, 15:36 PM

I agree that Vicks is a great option.

I agree being a Scot in the USA they are alot more lenient over here with drugs during pregnancy, I was told Sudafed is not good up to 13 weeks of pregnancy but after that is fine.

holywoodmum · Feb 25th, 2010, 15:38 PM

perhaps the formulation of sudafed varies in different countries? will ask DH, he makes drugs for a living!

terrie0617 · Feb 25th, 2010, 15:38 PM

well, I've been told during every pregnancy sudafed PE is fine, but to stay away from Benedryl so your best bet is to call your doctor but every time I've ever been pregnant (11 times now) I've always been told sudafed and I get such bad sinus problems during pregnancy.

Feb 25th, 2010, 14:06 PM	#11
kirstylm Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shropshire/Wales Border Posts: 2,809	Ugh not fair I was told by pharmacist not to take it and all I could take was paracetamol and do box inhalation. If I knew sudofed was safe could have really used it!

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Feb 25th, 2010, 14:07 PM	#12
JASMAK Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: CANADA!!! Posts: 10,951	You know what I used for being stuffed up...just a dab of Vicks vapor rub under the nose! It really works. Not sure about bad sinus congestion though.

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Feb 25th, 2010, 14:09 PM	#13
amygwen Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 8,702	My doctor told me that sudafed and Robitussin are the best things to use when you're pregnant and have a cold

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Feb 25th, 2010, 14:11 PM	#14
PrayinForBaby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Virginia, USA Posts: 4,343	I havent needed it being pregnant but i used to put vicks vabor rub on my chest and a little on my nose and go sit in the bath tub with the shower running hot water (i guess just sitting in the bathroom would work with the door closed too but i always like the hot water for the body ache that came with being sick)....maybe that might help so you arent taking anything? but by all means i agree if there is something safe you can take and make you feel better, take it! lol

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Feb 25th, 2010, 14:52 PM	#15
holywoodmum Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,683	i've always been told by doc/pharmacist it's a no-no - maybe it's a UK guideline?

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Feb 25th, 2010, 15:08 PM	#16
2ndtimemum Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: W.Lancashire Posts: 472	I was suffering really bad last week and was told absolutely not to take sudafed or any decongestant by my doctor as it could be harmful to baby. The only thing I was allowed was paracetemol - soluble was best for my sore throat x

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Feb 25th, 2010, 15:29 PM	#17
Junebug_CJ Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,802	The UK guidelines for pregnancy are VERY different from the North American ones. We have a list of meds that are safe in pregnancy over and beyond paracetamol (which includes sudafed, dextromethorphan and a bunch of others), which is all you ladies seem to be "allowed" to take. I really don't understand the discrepancy, but can reassure those ladies in North America that our doctors and pharmacists are definitely NOT as strict so definitely check with them!

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Feb 25th, 2010, 15:36 PM	#18
CameraGirl Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scottish Lassie in Maryland Posts: 795	I agree that Vicks is a great option. I agree being a Scot in the USA they are alot more lenient over here with drugs during pregnancy, I was told Sudafed is not good up to 13 weeks of pregnancy but after that is fine.

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Feb 25th, 2010, 15:38 PM	#19
holywoodmum Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,683	perhaps the formulation of sudafed varies in different countries? will ask DH, he makes drugs for a living!

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Feb 25th, 2010, 15:38 PM	#20
terrie0617 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 170	well, I've been told during every pregnancy sudafed PE is fine, but to stay away from Benedryl so your best bet is to call your doctor but every time I've ever been pregnant (11 times now) I've always been told sudafed and I get such bad sinus problems during pregnancy.

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