Can I use decongestant nasal spray when pregnant?
Decongestant nasal sprays/drops, containing phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, xylometazoline or tramazoline are preferred in pregnancy and breastfeeding because they act locally and very little is absorbed into the bloodstream. They can be used to help decrease the congestion in your nose.
Can Sudafed hurt your baby?
In most cases, pseudoephedrine is not likely to cause side effects in the breastfed baby. However, a few cases of irritability have been reported. If you are worried about any symptoms that the baby has, contact the child’s healthcare provider. Pseudoephedrine may reduce the amount of milk that you produce.
What category is Sudafed for pregnancy?
Many health care providers recommend using medication that is considered a Category B drug, such as the decongestant Sudafed® or the antihistamine Claritin® when allergies strike. Category B drugs have been shown through animal testing to not harm an unborn baby when the mother takes the medication during pregnancy.
Can you take Sudafed during first trimester?
Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) 30-60 mg every 4-6 hours can be used in the second and third trimesters in women without gestational hypertension. Avoid use in the first trimester and with breastfeeding. Sudafed PE (Phenylephidrine) should be avoided because of its uncertain efficacy and safety in pregnancy.
Does Sudafed cross the placenta?
Sudafed, on the other hand, should be avoided. The Food and Drug Administration has given Benadryl category B status, which means that the drug does cross the placental barrier, but there are no known side effects to the fetus when this happens.
Can you breastfeed while taking Sudafed?
Sudafed does pass into breast milk. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it’s still likely safe to take Sudafed while breastfeeding, though. The risks to a child who is breastfed are thought to be low.