Chuang adds. So, be sure to check in with your healthcare provider before taking these medicines. While cough medicines that contain dextromethorphan or guaifenesin are safe to take in moderation ...

But there’s some good news here: Plenty of pregnancy-safe options exist for clearing cold symptoms, including cough medicine ... provider before taking these medicines. Be sure to contact ...

Many OTC cough medicines are available. But research has shown that most are no more effective than using cough drops, sucking hard candy, or taking a spoonful of honey to soothe your throat.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - top US drug regulator - has proposed removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicines, stating that ...