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I am 3 weeks pregnant.and i taking sancos syrup for swear cough and flu.it always cure me.please tell me that is it safe to this serup in pregnancy?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not safe: There are several medications in the syrup which are not safe in pregnancy. I would not recommend you take this medicine while pregnant

Answered 1/5/2018

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