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Is Ascoril Cough Syrup Safe During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Question: ascoril cough syrup is safe during pregnancy...my wife 10weeks pregnant..my wife took 5ml of ascoril for dry cough... is safe?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be taken during pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes. Ascoril cough syrup is an expectorant and can be taken for dry cough during pregnancy. It is not harmful if taken occasionally.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)
i jus got panic aftet seeing this https://www.healthcaremagic.com/premiumquestions/Is-taking-Ascoril-during-pregnancy-safe/145121#... thats why i want to confirm that ascoril is safe for my wife and fetus...can i continue with ascoril or suggest me with good one....thanks for youranswer....
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Single dose will not cause any harm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the link provided. In Ascoril it is the expectorant Ambroxol which alone should not be used in high doses during pregnancy. Taking a single dose 5 ml is not likely to affect the baby in any way. Please do not worry. It is better to use herbal preparations like Honitus syrup or Kofnil syrup or warm saline gargles for relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (28 minutes later)
but my ob gync doctor prescribed for 10ml 3times...what can i do now?shall i conitinue? is it safe?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better not to use it.

Detailed Answer:
It is better to discontinue using it. Taking just one or two doses will not cause any effect. It is better to try natural remedies and herbal preparation to supress the dry cough.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Is Ascoril Cough Syrup Safe During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: It can be taken during pregnancy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Yes. Ascoril cough syrup is an expectorant and can be taken for dry cough during pregnancy. It is not harmful if taken occasionally. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal