NyQuil yay or nay

bdevincenzo

getting conflicting results...I don't have robatussin and I can't breathe! Lots of people we given the ok others were told no die to the alcohol. I don't plan on chugging the whole bottle or using for a long period of time. What do ya think?

wintersong

No idea about the NyQuil  

My only advice is that if it is a no go try a shower for temporary relief and sleeping sitting up. 

If alcohol is the only reason you can't take it, do it! I just continued there are sleep aids or anything in it that are not safe for pregnancy so I hesitate to give a firm ok. 

jmacd22

I would personally say no. When I was pregnant with DD 9 yes ago I got sick and they pretty much said I couldn't take anything. Times may have changed since then so I would just double check with doc

MamaD233

I don't know if you can buy shea butter where you live (the real yellow or white butter, not a lotion or cream). But I recently learned it is magic for decongesting yourself. I had similar concerns about Vicks vapo rub. A little SB inside your nostrils and a little on top of your nose. Good luck! I'm recovering from a cold now - congestion sucks!

MrsBinPA

The packet from my OB says the following are OK:

Stuffy/Runny Nose:
Sudafed:  Follow the package directions.  If you prefer you may take the 12hr.
Benadryl:  25mg every 4-6 hrs 

Sore Throat:
Cepacol lozenges
Chloraseptic spray
Warm salt water gargle

Cough:  Robitussin DM - Follow directions on bottle

Take as little of any medication as it takes to feel better.

The ingredients in NyQuil are tylenol (650mg), Unisom (25mg), and dextromethorphan (30mg).

Dextromethorpan is in Robitussin DM but a lower dose (20mg).

I would probably just take the robitussin DM and a unisom or benadryl to help me sleep if I was in your situation.  You should probably check with your doctor before taking it if it's not on a list provided to you.

sunshine507

I wouldn't, based on what I've gotten from my docs. Their info packet lists these as meds that are OK (although I will say this is from the doctors I'm leaving because they're horrible): 
"Cough: Cough Drops, Throat Sprays, Robitussen DM, Mucinex, Mucinex D, Mucinex PM
Congestion: Saline Nasal Mist, Sudafed"

+1 for a shower for temporary relief, Unisom if you need help sleeping. You can find these peppermint shower bombs can help too. Ginger, sriracha, and pho have all helped open my sinuses lately. 

Edited because words are hard. 

MrsNap_515

my info from RE says it's ok, for not longer than 1 week, I was using dayquil for a few days

JustAnotherUsername16

According to my doc, these are the approved meds for allergies, colds, and coughs (during pregnancy):
Actifed
BenadrylChloraseptic Spray
Claritin (regular or Redi-tabs)
Claritin D
Dextromethorphan
Dimetapp
Guaifenesin
Mucinex
Robitussin (any)/
Generics Saline Nasal Spray
Sudafed
Tylenol based cold products
Vick’s Vapor Rub
Zyrtec
 
And for sleep, they only recommend Unisom