Question 1

im 20 weeks pregnant suddenly attacked with cold and cough will it have any effect on my baby and can i take regular cold medicines during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

: COVID-19 screening is recommended. Discuss vaccine schedule with your OB. For mild cold symptoms, nasal saline rinses may relieve congestion.A Flu test is also recommended. Watch for shortness of breath and fever.

Question 2

what cold  medication can be taken during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Some medications are: Considered safe to take during pregnancy the effects of other medications on your unborn baby are unknown especially during the first trimester  
halls Robitussin romilar trind-dm Vicks cough syrup  saline nasal drops or spray
actifed dristan neosynephrine sudafed
tylenol (acetaminophen)  or tylenol (acetaminophen) c
warm salt water gargle
*do not take "sa" (sustained action)forms or multi-symptom forms of these drugs.
Good luck.

Question 3

what cold medication can i take for a head cold?  i am in my first trimester.

also what should i do to protect myself further due to being pregnant in regards to the corona virus.  i know not much is know about this virus and pregnancy but any guidance w

Accepted Answer

What to do: Tips: Sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect &amp; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey &amp; a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea. Fever/ pain – acetaminophen &amp;  Rest!!

Question 4

dear dr, trust you are well. could you advise whether there is any medicine that my wife might take for pain, during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pain in pregnancy ?: Pain at any stage in pregnancy must be evaluated by an OB physician, who can assess the causes and provide appropriate remedies.

Question 5

is it ok to take cold drinks or cold water during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

TCM: From a traditional chinese medicine standpoint, the healthiest way to drink water is a room temperature. The concepts are a little complex ; come from the perspective of eastern medicine. See: http://universaltcm.Wordpress.Com/education-information/cold-foods-cold-drinks-caused-health-problems/.

Question 6

what medicine is safe to take for sinusitis during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: The two best things are nothing if you can bear the discomfort until it clears and seeing your obgyn to see what is best for you and the baby.

Question 7

hi please let me know mucolite tablet is safe during pregnancy since i'm six week pregnant i have severe cold can i take this tablet is it is safe?

Accepted Answer

Avoid use, unless...: The literature is unclear about whether there are any dangerous effects of the medication during pregnancy, however, the drug’s manufacturer states: “Do not use during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester.” So use during pregnancy would not be advisable unless at the direction of one of your doctors who is aware of your pregnancy and will follow your response to the medication.

Question 8

what are the effects to an unborn child if i have to take narcotine pain medicine during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic pain meds: Narcotic pain medications can be addictive. Taking them during pregnancy may inadvertently cause fetal dependence on them as well. Short term use is generally not a problem. Long term use is more worrisome. Talk to your doctor regarding your usage.

Question 9

is the medicine duspataline retard safe to take during first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: There is not sufficient data to establish its safety.

Question 10

what drugs am i supposed to take during this time of pregnancy? i'm 11 weeks pregnant

Accepted Answer

The only things you: should be taking regularly is prenatal vitamins and if you are anemic, iron.  There should not be any other foreign substances going in your body, other than healthy foods.  You certainly should not drink any alcohol products or smoke cigarettes, nor should you use any tobacco products.  Have a wonderful pregnancy and congratulations.  Please make sure to have a great relationship with your OB doc

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Im 20 weeks pregnant suddenly attacked with cold and cough will it have any effect on my baby and can i take regular cold medicines during pregnancy?

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What cold medication can be taken during pregnancy?

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What cold medication can i take for a head cold? i am in my first trimester. also what should i do to protect myself further due to being pregnant in regards to the corona virus. i know not much is know about this virus and pregnancy but any guidance w

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Dear dr, trust you are well. could you advise whether there is any medicine that my wife might take for pain, during pregnancy?

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Is it ok to take cold drinks or cold water during pregnancy?

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What medicine is safe to take for sinusitis during pregnancy?

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Hi please let me know mucolite tablet is safe during pregnancy since i'm six week pregnant i have severe cold can i take this tablet is it is safe?

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What are the effects to an unborn child if i have to take narcotine pain medicine during pregnancy?

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Is the medicine duspataline retard safe to take during first trimester of pregnancy?

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What drugs am i supposed to take during this time of pregnancy? i'm 11 weeks pregnant

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