Nasal: Having to do with the nose. Nasal drops are intended for the nose, not (for example) the eyes. The word "nasal" came from the Latin "nasus" meaning the nose or snout.
Nausea: Nausea is the urge to vomit. It can be brought by many causes including, systemic illnesses, such as influenza, medications, pain, and inner ear disease. When nausea and/or vomiting are persistent, or when they are accompanied by other severe symptoms such as abdominal pain, jaundice, fever, or bleading, a physican should be consulted.
If your body will tolerate other choices, most doctors will recommend chlorpheniramine and tripelennamine as drugs more suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you can take these medications for just the first trimester, your doctor will usually be more comfortable with you going back on Claritin to keep your symptoms under control. If you cannot tolerate other drugs, you and your doctor will have to weigh the risks and benefits of continuing the medication. In short, Claritin is safe during pregnancy though other drugs are preferred first choices. Though Claritin is best taken after the first trimester, no birth defects are associated with the drug.
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