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I am currently 11 weeks pregnant . I am suffering with cold and cough. Doctor suggested to me use zincold . Is it safe to use in pregnancy ? Is cough can cause any problem in 11 weeks pregnancy?
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It would be best to avoid medications in first trimester as vital organs form during this time. Conservative treatment for cough and cold is preferable.
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Hot saline gargles, steam inhalation, good hydration and herbal teas can work wonders
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No this medicine is not safe especially in the first trimester
Cough will not cause any problem to the baby
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Yes its safe to use tablet for cold .
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nt scan at 12 wks .
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can take other safer tablet than this . Connect
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Dr. Parru Singh
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9 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Bhukya Priyanka
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Vellore
Usually not recommended in pregnancy
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Dr. Shweta Lodhi Umate
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8 yrs exp
Nagpur
I won’t recommend this
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It's safe during pregnancy
Cough will not cause any issue to developing baby
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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