This sheet is about exposure to the flu shot in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is influenza? Influenza is commonly called the “flu.” It is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. The symptoms of the flu are fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, sore throat, and feeling tired (fatigue). The flu sometimes causes vomiting and …
The Baby Blog: Cold & Flu
Dextromethorphan
This sheet is about exposure to dextromethorphan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is dextromethorphan? Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter cold medication that is used to treat cough. Dextromethorphan comes in pill, liquid and cough drop forms. Some cold and cough liquid medications contain alcohol. If you need to take dextromethorphan during pregnancy, it is recommended to …
Phenylephrine
This sheet is about exposure to phenylephrine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is phenylephrine? Phenylephrine is a decongestant. Decongestants are often in over-the-counter medications used to treat nasal congestion (“stuffy nose”) caused by colds or allergies. Phenylephrine can be found in different products, including Sudafed PE. Phenylephrine has also been used to treat …
Antiviral Medications to Prevent/Treat Influenza (the Flu)
This sheet is about exposure to antiviral in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are antiviral medications and what do they do? Antiviral medications treat viral illnesses. This fact sheet focuses on antiviral medications used to treat influenza (the “flu”). Symptoms of influenza may include fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, coughing, congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Some …
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
This sheet is about exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is acetaminophen (paracetamol)? Acetaminophen (paracetamol) has been used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Acetaminophen is available alone and in combination with other medications that have been used to treat symptoms of colds, flu, headache and osteoarthritis. Acetaminophen comes in …
