sudafed safe in pregnancy?

[HayleyWayley]

hi everyone, im new here and im 37 wks pregnant and i have a bad cold, was wondering if it was ok to take sudafed? Did anyone else take it whilst pregnant?
Many thanks

[lulumama]

don't think so..best bet to ring boots or NHS direct for advice...x

[Tommy]

I think you pretty well have to manage with paracetemol when you're pregnant hayleywayley but I'd ring a chemist to check. NHSDirect don't have a pharmicist around IIRC and they are about as much use as a chocolate teapot on issues like this

[Piffle]

nope as far as I know, no decongestants are safe, which is sod I know.

[lulumama]

if you are congested...try steaming ....and sleeping a bit more propped up...x

[pepperpots]

Decongestants: You should not take decongestant medicines or nasal decongestants unless specifically prescribed by your doctor, as there is insufficient evidence of their safety



this is from nhs direct website hth

[amynnixmum]

My doctor told me not to take sudafed when i was pregnant.

[HayleyWayley]

ok thanks for ur advice girls! xx olbas oil is ok though isnt it?

[lulumama]

olbnas oil....has lately been contraindicated for pregnancy..but might just be early pregnancy re the aromatherapy.....sorry!!