Can I take daytime Tylenol for colds if I am in early pregnancy? DIN 02276186

Hello ma'am, congratulations on your pregnancy :)! I am sorry to read about your troubles!

Cold & Sinus" products and others should be avoided during pregnancy.

The best treatment is nasal hygiene with a saline solution such as Hydrasense or Sinus Rinse which can be done as often as needed during the day and at least 30 minutes before bedtime. It's a little uncomfortable but works extremely well for congestion, discharge, coughing and head pressure.

I encourage you to drink plenty of fluids, cold or hot depending on your preference.

If you have pain (throat or otherwise), Tylenol can be taken without any problem, as well as lozenges like Halls or Fisherman's Friend for local relief of throat irritation.

If your symptoms persist for more than a week without improvement or get worse, you should see a doctor.

I hope this has been helpful to you and I am available if you have any further questions!

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist