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Can i take cough drops during pregnancy? i'm 30 weeks and i have a sore throat.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough drops: Yes you should be able to take cough drops during pregnancy.

Answered 6/13/2013

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Pregnancy: Why are you coughing? Is it post nasal drip, reflux, asthma, drainage, etc...? Before self-medicating at 30 weeks why not get it checked out to make sure it isn't anything significant and the less you put in your body for the next 6-10 weeks is best for your baby.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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