Are Lemsips safe during pregnancy?
“Many cold and flu remedies such as Lemsip contain decongestants which are not safe to take during pregnancy,” warns MFM’s GP Dr Philippa Kaye. This can be dangerous for women with history of pre-eclampsia, as it can narrow blood vessels.
What can I take for a cold while pregnant?
Safe OTC Cold and Flu Treatment to Use During Pregnancy
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Actifed.
- Saline nasal drops or spray.
- Sudafed.
- Tylenol Sinus.
- Tylenol Cold and Flu.
- Warm salt/water gargle.
What cold and flu can you take when pregnant?
Ideally, you should avoid taking medicines when you’re pregnant, particularly during the first 3 months. Conditions such as colds or minor aches and pains often don’t need treating with medicines. However, if you’re pregnant and feel you need to take medicine, paracetamol is safe to take.
Is paracetamol safe in pregnancy?
Can I take paracetamol when I’m pregnant? Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s been taken by many pregnant and breastfeeding women with no harmful effects in the mother or baby.
Can I have Strepsils while pregnant?
Conclusions: The use of Kalgaron® or Strepsils® during pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of malformations, spontaneous abortions or decreased birthweight. However, larger studies are needed to confirm the safety of these medications during pregnancy.
Can I use Vicks inhaler during pregnancy?
Vicks Inhaler looks like a little lip balm stick and contains menthol, camphor and pine needle oil, which work to help clear stuffiness – it’s safe to use when pregnant.
Can you take paracetamol when pregnant?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s been taken by many pregnant and breastfeeding women with no harmful effects in the mother or baby.
Can you take phenylephrine when pregnant?
Pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine are pregnancy category C in all three trimesters of pregnancy. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recommend using pseudoephedrine during pregnancy.
Can I take paracetamol at 38 weeks pregnant?
Is it safe to take paracetamol in pregnancy? Paracetamol has been used by pregnant women for many years without any obvious harmful effects on the developing baby. For this reason paracetamol is usually recommended as the first choice of painkiller for pregnant women.
