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OTC Options in Special Populations
Pregnancy, Nursing, Babies, Children, and Elderly
Caution: If medicating is unavoidable, always use the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time.
Color Key:
Safe
Limit Use
Avoid
*** Consult your Physician or Pharmacist for Further Information ***
Pregnant Nursing Babies
(Birth - 6 Months)		 Babies
(6 - 24 Months)		 Young Children
(2 - 6 Years)		 Elderly
(65+ Years)
Fever
&
Pain		 Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen Weeks 1-29
Cough Dextromethorphan
Chest Congestion Guaifenesin
Allergy Symptoms

Runny Nose, Sneezing, Itchy/Watery Eyes, Itchy Throat		 Diphenhydramine
Chlorpheniramine
Loratadine Weeks 13+
Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
Levocetirizine
Sinus Congestion Phenylephrine
Pseudoephedrine
Oxymetazoline
Sinus Allergy and/or Congestion Fluticasone
Triamcinolone
Budesonide
Nasal Saline
Last Updated: 2/22/2019
References:
https://www.aafp.org
https://www.acog.org
https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov
https://www.who.int