Safe Medications

Zyrtec (Cetirizine)

Claritin (Loratadine)

Allegra (Fexofenadine)

Saline Nasal Rinse

Afrin (Oxymetazoline)

Flonase

Nasacort

Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Things to consider

Choose the short acting form (6 hours or less) than the long acting (12 hours or more) because peak concentration decreases quicker in the short acting form.

Use the lowest appropriate dosage to manage symptoms if possible.

Avoid allergy medications that will make you sleepy this can also affect the baby.

Try taking the medication immediately after feeding baby or during baby’s longest sleep stretch.