Is otrivine nasal spray safe during pregnancy?

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I'm 5 weeks pregnant, with a very bad cold. Used otrivin a few times, but heard it's not advised during pregnancy...should I be scared?

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I heard any nasal spray other than just saline isn't advised during pregnancy. I would call your ob!

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I'd say no.

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I just got over a bad cold myself, my doctor gave me a list of pregnancy safe medications and Afrin nasal spray was on the list and is also what I used. It worked for me.

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You should try to stay clear of most meds during your first trimester.

You need to google if that is safe during pregnancy. If it's class A, you're good, class B is iffy, class C and below should be avoided. Some class C meds can be taken if it's a worst case scenario type thing. But like I said, most docs will recommend no meds during first trimester.