Can I take Airborne?

woolgathered

Hey, sorry for the 1st tri question!!! I think I have allergies really bad, but I don't know. Can I take Airborne just in case it isn't allergies? I'm kind of feeling miserable.

d2a0n0i9

Ive never heard of that being one to take...try Benadryl or Claritin for allergies.

thetwistedwillow

Call your local pharmacist and/or your OB to ask. It doesn't say on the package if pregnant women can take it or not, does it?

If you do take it, I would think that would mean skipping your prenatal vitamin for the day because there are certain vitamins/minerals you don't want TOO much of. But again, I'd ask a medical professional just to be safe.

OhioBobcat

I can't answer yes or no about it being okay...but isn't airborne classed the same as something herbal? I'm thinking it's probably fairly safe if that's the case.

Does the box have any cautions about taking it when pregnant?

thetwistedwillow

Also, you can take Emergen-C. I took that while pregnant. I wouldn't take OTC allergy medications. I talked to a pharmacist who explained the drug classes and I was told Class C drugs shouldn't be taken during the third trimester (and yes, she double-checked all of her information with this huge book).

 

DarrenandHana

No....Airborne is on the bad list because it has too much Vit. A.  It probably wouldn't hurt at this point in the game, but to be safe I would stay away.  I use Emergen-C when I start to get sniffly and it's great!

woolgathered

Thanks everyone. I don't have the box any longer, and I have tried Benedryl, and Claritan just doesn't work for me. I'll call my doctor. I figured I'd get a faster response on here than him, he's closed until 3.

Rosieoutlook

It says on the box not to take it if you are pregnant.

thetwistedwillow

DarrenandHana:

No....Airborne is on the bad list because it has too much Vit. A.  It probably wouldn't hurt at this point in the game, but to be safe I would stay away.  I use Emergen-C when I start to get sniffly and it's great!

That's what I was thinking but I don't have a package here to check. I'd go with Emergen-C too! I like the raspberry flavored one.

TarheelsInNJ

DarrenandHana:

No....Airborne is on the bad list because it has too much Vit. A.  It probably wouldn't hurt at this point in the game, but to be safe I would stay away.  I use Emergen-C when I start to get sniffly and it's great!

This. I usually take Airborne when I feel a cold coming on, but the level of Vitamin A was enough for me to avoid it this time.

LadyJavy

Ask your doctor about how it could reacts with your pre-natal vitamin first. It's basically an over-dose of a combination of vitamins to boost your immune system. I've been avoiding emergen-c because I don't want to take too much of anything I shouldn't.

DarrenandHana

Also, you can pick up what's called a Neti-Pot at your local Walgreens for about $15...it's a nasal saline rinse (sounds pretty gross, but it works wonders!)  Monday I woke up feeling really sick, but after a hot shower, using the neti-pot, and a glass of Emergen-C  I felt good as new!