This sheet talks about exposure to phenylephrine in a 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 has also been used to treat temporary low blood pressure caused by anesthesia used during …
The Baby Blog: Cold & Flu
Naproxen
This sheet talks about using naproxen in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is naproxen?* Naproxen is a medication that is commonly used to relieve pain and for the temporary reduction of fever. Some brand names for naproxen include Aleve®, Anaprox®, Napralen®, and Naprosyn®. Naproxen is in a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other …
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
This sheet talks about exposure to acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) in a 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) is a medication used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Acetaminophen is available alone and in combination with other medications to treat symptoms of colds, flu, headache and osteoarthritis. You can …
Oxymetazoline
This sheet talks about exposure to oxymetazoline pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is oxymetazoline? Oxymetazoline is a medication that is used in nasal sprays (sprayed into nostrils) and topical preparations (applied to skin). Oxymetazoline has been used to treat nasal congestion, eye inflammation, and skin redness. Oxymetazoline works by constricting blood vessels (makes the blood …
Chlorpheniramine
This sheet talks about exposure to chlorpheniramine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is chlorpheniramine? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are medications used for allergies and colds. Chlorpheniramine is used to relieve allergy symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and itchy throat. Chlorpheniramine is sold under brand names that include …
