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Is Allegra Advisable For Cough And Cold During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Question: Hi. I am 8 weeks pregnant. And now I have cough and some cold which looks like it is just the start. Can I take anti allergic like LCZ or Allegra? Please advise. And for cough too.
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes you can take these tablets as these are safe in pregnancy and in case there is cough too take cough syrup also otherwise it will increase.
Since its your early pregnancy take adequate precautions by taking warm saline gargles and avoiding spicy and sour food products.
In case you have throat ache also then visit your doctor for prescription of antibiotic as soon as possible.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)
Thanks Dr. One more question. I feel evening sickness daily with nausea and vomiting feeling. Please suggest what should be done for this sickness.
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Simple precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
I usually give doxinate tablet and ondansetron tablet which is very safe and helps in almost complete relief.
But these are prescription drugs so take a prescription after discussing with your gynaecologist.
In general take small and frequent meals with less of water along with meals.
Try to take simple non-cream biscuits, chocolates, sprouts for snacking and avoid spicy and fried stuff.
I hope above measures will help you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (19 minutes later)
my dr. has prescribed Doxinate plus(upto thrice a day) and Ondem Md 4 if required. But I read online that Doxinate plus has a side effect of nausea and constipation. Is that true? I am really suspicious about it because I already remain constipated most of the time.
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No such effect

Detailed Answer:
No dear there is no such effect as I have put almost 90% of my patients on doxinate and no one has complained about constipation.
It can be safely taken so don't be anxious and take it as advised.
All the best
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (29 hours later)
Hi. A physician has recommended me Montair LC once a day and steam inhalation twice a day. Is it safe to take it during pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Both are safe

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear both can be taken safely.
Steam inhalation will help you a lot by clearing the air passages and facilitating air entry.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Allegra Advisable For Cough And Cold During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Can be taken Detailed Answer: Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic. Yes you can take these tablets as these are safe in pregnancy and in case there is cough too take cough syrup also otherwise it will increase. Since its your early pregnancy take adequate precautions by taking warm saline gargles and avoiding spicy and sour food products. In case you have throat ache also then visit your doctor for prescription of antibiotic as soon as possible. Regards Dr Manisha