title: Treating the common cold during pregnancy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Many of my pregnant patients inquire as to what medication they can use when they experience symptoms of the common cold, such as cough, congestion, sneezing, and fever. I am hesitant to recommend over-the-counter cold remedies because I have heard conflicting information regarding the safety of these products. What is known about the safety of cold medications during pregnancy?
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although there are many over-the-counter brands of cold medications, most products are quite similar, with some containing up to 5 medicinal ingredients. The evidence-based information for all these ingredients suggests no increased risk with short-term use. However, pregnant women should read labels carefully and, when necessary, consult with pharmacists to ensure they are not taking medicine they do not require.
authors.forename: Aida
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Erebara
authors.forename: Pina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bozzo
authors.forename: Adrienne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Einarson
authors.forename: Gideon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Koren
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000996:Antitussive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003139:Common Cold / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005100:Expectorants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000996:Antitussive Agents; D005100:Expectorants; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs