Safe OTC Allergy Meds to Take During Pregnancy

Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on August 09, 2022
1 min read

These over-the-counter allergy meds have no known harmful effects during pregnancy when you take them according to the package directions. 

  • Allegra (fexofenadine)
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • Claritin (loratadine)
  • Zyrtec (cetirizine)

Note: Do not take the 'D' forms of these medications in your first trimester.

Check with your doctor before taking any medicines during your pregnancy. Be especially cautious in the first trimester, a crucial time for your baby's development.