Doctors safe medicine list says I can take robitussen cf but ingredients (phenylephrine) aren’t safe?

Question

I’ve had horrible sinus headache/pressure and my list of decongestants my doctor gave me says it’s safe to take robitussen CF but when I look at the stuff in it it includes phenylephrine which isn’t safe to take during pregnancy. Can someone elaborate why this would be on my safe list

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It’s a Class C drug- Risk not ruled out: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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this is the list of medications the doctor gave me that I was allowed to take when I was pregnant maybe it can help you out.

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Call your doctor- my doctor has a nurse on staff who just returns phone calls and answers this kind of question- ask them and see what they say over the phone versus what you’re reading online. Good luck!

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just going to put this out there if your worried about only that one you should really do research on the rest any thing has potential to give side effects

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Call your doctor.

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It’s not enough to hurt you. But call the doc to make sure.

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Try a diffuser with Eucalyptus oil. Vick’s vapor rub. Life saving for me over the last two weeks. Humidifier too! Feel better!!

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Thank you I’m toughing it put till I can call my doctor tomorrow

Doctors safe medicine list says I can take robitussen cf but ingredients (phenylephrine) aren’t safe?

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