HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Can Cold And Flu Tablets Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 22 Apr 2017

Question: Can you take cold and flu tablets or decongestant tablets if may be pregnant? Period due in 5 days but may be pregnant

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
In the first 3 months of pregnancy--no medication

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HealthcareMagic,

In the first 3 months of pregnancy--as far as possible no medication except Folic acid vitamin since the organs of the baby are developing.

After that, it is relatively safe.

Since you are not yet certain of pregnancy, I will advise only safe measures like drinking sips of hot water through the day, salt water gargling, applying Vicks/Eucalyptus oil to nose and forehead or using them for inhalation.

Once you get your periods you can take the cold remedies.

Feel free to revert back
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (10 minutes later)

Is it a sign of pregnancy to get sick before you know? I was pregnant about 3 months ago (had d&c as pregnancy wasnt progressing) and before i found out i was pregnant i got a throat infection

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Feeling sick can be due to other causes too

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX one can never say. Feeling sick can be due to other causes too. Let us wait five days and see if you get periods---regards

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana