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Is Chericof Cough Syrup Safe During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Apr 2017
Question: Is chericof safe during pregnancy
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
they are pregnancy category c drugs and hence not recommended.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the query to hcm,

CHERIKOF syrup contains DEXTROMETHARPHAN and Phenylephrine. Both ethe constituents are pregnancy Category C drugs and hence not recommended for regular use during pregnancy.

There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. DEXTROMETHARPHAN and phenylephrine are only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

I hope i have answered your query,
Regards
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Is Chericof Cough Syrup Safe During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: they are pregnancy category c drugs and hence not recommended. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query to hcm, CHERIKOF syrup contains DEXTROMETHARPHAN and Phenylephrine. Both ethe constituents are pregnancy Category C drugs and hence not recommended for regular use during pregnancy. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. DEXTROMETHARPHAN and phenylephrine are only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. I hope i have answered your query, Regards