If you are thinking about taking Mucinex during pregnancy, you should know that the doctors have different opinions regarding its safety. Some of the specialists say that it is safe to be taken during pregnancy.
However women should make sure that they only take the indicated amount. You should also know that the medication comes in different forms. There is the medication that comes with only guaifenesin.
There is also Mucinex D that also contains pseudoephedrine and there is the third kind, Mucinex DM. This contains dextromethorphan and guaifenesin.
Which one to take
If you have to choose from these three, you should know that it is alright to have dextromethorphan and guaifenesin when being pregnant. This means that you can have Mucinex of the first and third kind when being pregnant.
The doctors also say that the second kind of medication can also be used during pregnancy, but not in the first trimester. When thinking about the medication you should also know that there are some other drugs that this shouldn’t be taken along with.
These include Tylenol while pregnant and other cold medication. The kind of medication that you take greatly depends on the symptoms that you have. Naturally before you take any kind of medication, you should discuss the possibilities with your health care provider first.
Be aware
As it was mentioned before, it is safe to take Mucinex while being pregnant. However you should remember that this is a kind of medication and it could have some side effects.
You should be aware of these prior to taking the medication. When talking with your doctor, you should also ask about the side effects to be prepared for them. This way you will know what to expect and you can see whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Make a decision based on the information that you gather.
