SafeFilter · Pregnancy
EspañolIs pseudoephedrine safe during pregnancy?
Use with caution
Avoid in the 1st trimester
Oral pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine are generally avoided in the first trimester (small birth-defect associations); discuss with your provider.
Safer options: saline nasal spray, nasal strips, a humidifier
Why this result?Strong source
Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule
Confidence: Medium
- Oral pseudoephedrine/phenylephrine are generally avoided in the first trimester (small birth-defect associations); discuss with your provider.
ACOG; obstetric pharmacology references
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