You may be able to use Sudafed pseudoephedrine in the second or third trimester but would need to consult your healthcare provider. Sudafed may be used occasionally while breastfeeding, but only if your doctor approves. Sudafed-PE phenylephrine should not be used during pregnancy. Mucinex also has several warnings. You should consult your healthcare provider before using Mucinex if you have a persistent or chronic cough like the type that occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema; or a cough accompanied by a very large amount of mucus.
Mucinex extended-release tablets should not be crushed or chewed. The tablet should be taken with a full glass of water. Mucinex may be used in pregnancy, and with caution during breastfeeding, as long as your healthcare provider approves. Children under age four should not take cold medications such as Sudafed or Mucinex.
Consult your healthcare provider for advice. Sudafed or Mucinex can be helpful in managing symptoms; however, they do not treat bacterial infections, such as a sinus infection. If your symptoms are severe or do not improve, be sure to see your doctor because you may need antibiotics. Sudafed contains a nasal decongestant called pseudoephedrine. It helps relieve a stuffy nose due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.
Mucinex contains an expectorant called guaifenesin. Guaifenesin helps thin and loosen up chest congestion when you have a phlegmy, or productive, cough. Sudafed contains pseudoephedrine and is used for nasal congestion or a stuffy nose. Mucinex contains guaifenesin and is used to loosen chest congestion. Each medication is used for a different purpose.
If you are experiencing nasal congestion, and you do not have any of the health conditions listed in the warnings above, you may want to take Sudafed. And if you are coughing up a lot of phlegm, you may want to take Mucinex. Consult with your healthcare provider for personalized advice. Generally, Sudafed cannot be taken in the first trimester but can be taken occasionally during the second and third trimester provided you do not have heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.
Sudafed-PE phenylephrine is not recommended in pregnancy. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use.
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What is dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine? This medicine will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine? How should I take dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine? Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not allow liquid medicine to freeze.
What happens if I miss a dose? What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at What should I avoid while taking dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine? Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medicine. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby.
Do not use cough or cold medicine without medical advice if you are pregnant. This medicine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use cough or cold medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, cough, or sleep medicine. Dexchlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine are contained in many combination medicines. This medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines and decongestants may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old.
Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not take for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache or skin rash. If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon or doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days. Since this medicine is taken when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of brompheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or sleep medicine.
Antihistamines and cough suppressants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or cough suppressant.
This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions.
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