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Cough,Cold n Sore Thrt during pregnancy
Dear Sir/Mam, Please suggest medication that can be taken during pregnancy for cough, cold and sore throat.
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In pregnancy It is better to have medications which are not contraindicated.
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Do saline gargle or betadine mouth gargle twice a day. Do steam inhalation every day twice a day. If the sore throat is not relieved, then take antibiotics like tab amoxxicillin 500 mg thrice a day for 5 days.
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Look for any allergy for penicillin drugs or other drugs.
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Dear madam you may take some home remedies like plenty of warm fluids, steam Inhalation and warm saline gargle. For further evaluation you should consult with your physician.
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It is preferable to not take medications during pregnancy unless unbearable. There are a limited amount of medications you can take during this time. Kindly try natural home remedies before taking medications. The following steps may help: - Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water - Don't skip meals have a liquid diet containing soups and progressively increase to solid diet as per how you can tolerate. - Have food rich in vitamin C such as oranges to help build immunity. - Drink plenty of fluids, drink 3 liters of water per day - Do salt water gargling with lukewarm water thrice a day - Do steam inhalation (plain steam) thrice a day and apply vaporub over your chest and nose - Maintain good personal hygiene(Wash you hands regularly) - Rest plenty, body heals while at rest If the condition persists or worsens visit your treating OBGYN
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