Question Title: Are these things harmful during pregnancy?

1. Are cough drops safe?
2. Is dandruff shampoo ( over the counter, Head and Shoulders) safe?
3. Is nutrasweet safe, like in diet pepsi?

Thanks for any input or advice! Elizabeth

Dear Elizabeth:
I am not aware of any concerns with over-th-counter cough drops or dandruff treatment shampoos.
Nutrasweet is also safe: some years ago, there were concerns linking artificial sweetners to a variety of medical conditions based on feeding huge quantities to test animals. These data have not help up under closer scrutiny.

Keywords: food additives, pregancy.

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