Medications While Pregnant?

Question

I think that I have developed a heat rash.It itches, but I'm not scratching. I also called my OB, she said Benadryl and Hydrocortisone Cream. I have used the cream just know. But is it really safe to take liquid benadryl? I got the children's kind.

Answer 1

one benedryl is fine

Answer 2

Yes, it should be fine. Maybe take 1/2 dose and start there. See if that alleviates symptoms.  

Answer 3

I think she probably meant the topical benadryl cream, not an ingestible form.  But if it's a heat rash it won't do any good anyway since benadryl is only effective for an allergic reaction.

Answer 4

Benadryl is catagory B for pregnancy. That's as safe as it gets. (Tylenol is catagory B.)

Answer 5

Benadryl is fine during pregnancy.

Answer 6

the reason the OB suggests those meds is because they don't cross the placenta.  anything they tell u is ok won't even go near your baby.  good luck... hope the rash goes away!!

Answer 7

Yeah, I would say that would be fine.  I've taken Benadryl for adults...so I'm sure the children's is even better.