DayQuil can pep you up, dry you out and make you feel almost human in the midst of a nasty cold. During pregnancy, though, some DayQuil 1 ingredients may be problematic.
DayQuil is made up of:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol): fairly safe during pregnancy, if taken short-term.
Dextromethorphan 2 : a cough suppressant found in Robitussin that’s been found to be safe during pregnancy.
Phenylephrine: found in decongestants like Sudafed PE. It can lower blood flow to the uterus and harm the baby.
You can take acetaminophen and cough suppressants while pregnant, but that pesky decongestant can cause some problems for your baby. If you’re miserably stuffed up, you can talk to your healthcare provider about pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that’s much safer.
If you’d rather go the natural remedy 3 route, here are some pregnancy-safe treatments you can try at home:
Cool mist humidifier
Good hydration
Hot water and honey
Lots of sleep
Nasal saline sprays
Warm salt water gargle
Take this opportunity to pamper yourself—you deserve it!
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