Pregnant. Advised To Take Ascoril And Taxim O. Have Severe Cough. Anything Serious?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jul 2013

Question: I am 2 months pregnant.i was adviced to take ascoril and taxim O -200 as iam suffering from severe cough since last thursday.is there any problem in that? XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (8 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Taxim O contains Cefixime which is a category B medicine. Category B medicine are ones which can be given safely in pregnancy.

Where as Ascoril do have some side effects on pregnancy, it may have to be taken on when there is absolute necessity.

Instead you can take steam inhalations with Eucalyptus in it.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,

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