3rd trimester of pregnancy question

sohurtandlost

Sorry for asking. I know not to ask for medical advice but has anyone else given in and had a lemsip?! I know we shouldnt hace decongestions! Sp?!

Sorry again and tia all xxx

teasleym

No, had terrible colds with both my daughters, but my doctor said the most I could use was vicks (the stick one)!

You can always get your doctor to check in their special book of medicines, they say which are really not suitable for pregnant women rather than just the generic warning that is on absolutely everything!

pigpen

Yes on lots of occasions.. but it is not advised.. not because it isnt safe but because the products have not had sufficient testing to be licensed in pregnancy.

The only thing have avoided really is threadworm treatment.. not that it has every been needed.

The dr can prescribe a nasal spray (beconase) which works to some degree.

Mupette

ask for medical advice from your GP and midwife only

pigpen may have done it but do not follow what she has done

Sorry pigpen

hngrymummy

Always seek medical advice for medicines that say 'do not take when pregnant'
In the mean time have you tried hot honey and lemon? I think things like lockets are ok, but obviously check the labels, and check out Olbas Oil as that will help clear your nose. For headaches, there's something called 4Head, which you rub on your forehead. But again, check all the labels.
Better to be safe than risk anything to be honest. It's also a great excuse to sit on the sofa in your pjs watching your favourite programmes and munching whatever you fancy. After all, you're ill and can't take any medicines for it

mizzbiz

I avoided it when I had a bad cold in the first trimester but haven't suffered since. What i did suffer from was hayfever and my GP prescribed me beconase spray, which has been marvellous!

In your shoes, I would have a hot lemon and honey, a paracetamol, vicks and get the beconase spray. The end result should be the same, if not better, than having a lemsip.

ellay864

If you haven't taken it it's best not to...try steaming yourself if you want to get some congestion relief. If you have taken it though don't beat yourself up...it's highly unlikely to do any harm, the warnings on medicines always go way more than 'needed' as they build in a safety margin (I know, I work in the industry!). If they didnt do that some people may take more doses for longer periods of time which would have more potential to do some harm