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I took a ricola dual action cough drop i looked it up and it says they are not safe during pregnancy is this true ? i'm pregnant i had one please help

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Don't worry: One cough drop is not going to hurt your baby. However, give them away to someone who is not pregnant and try some hot honey and lemonade tea instead for these months.

Answered 8/26/2015

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