Question: what cough medicine can i take in the first trimester?
Answer: plain cough syrup, such as Vicks.
dextromethorphan (Robitussin; category C) and dextromethorphan-guaifenesin (Robitussin DM; category C) cough syrups.
cough expectorant during the day.
cough suppressant at night.
acetaminophen (Tylenol; category B) to relieve pain and fever.