Vicks or Euky Bearub - Safe in Pregnancy?

[{sarah}]

I have a shocking cough (remnants of the flu) & everything I read aside from drinking honey & lemon tea suggests to put Vicks on the soles of your feet with socks. I want to try it, but I have no idea if it's safe in pregnancy. I also have Euky Bearub which is a more natural version, but again no idea if it's safe because there is nothing on the label.

Does anyone know for sure?

[helle]

eep, i hope so. i used some a couple of weeks ago on my chest without a second thought (it was the baby version tho...)

[sneakysparkle]

Im pretty sure it is. You could always put some on a cotton ball under your top so its not against your skin?
Congrats too

[feeb]

Wow congratulations!!

Personally I wouldnt as I am one who errs on side of caution on using things like this while preg.

I do not remember reading anything that says not to use but main issue is often not much testing done to know risks.

[LionsandBears]

I wouldnt because of the camphor or something. Can you use a vaposiser with pepperment & eucalyptus oil?

Btw - Huge Congratulations

[Lisa]

Definitely safe. I got my Dr & pharmacist to check when I was pregnant with DD2 & with DD3.
Massive congrats on your pregnancy hun I hope you're feeling better real soon.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

OMG CONGRATS!
can you maybe check with a chemist tomorrow?


Sent from my iPhone, more than likely while I should be doing something else!

[Gigi]

i found a safer version of Vicks, made by simmons, same people who make the paw paw nappy balm. Could only get it online, not sold IRL where i live, but one tub lasts such a long time, the $6 postage was worth it. i think i found it on organicsaustraliaonline, or some name like that.

[Nelle]

I've always used it, usually on my hand and then slept with my hand near my nose.

You could always try
a vapouriser (being a grown-up, you can move your nose closer to the steam at times too),
Saline nasal spray (I think you can use the other sort for maybe 3 days, the bottle usually says to check with a doc/pharmacist first though),
And gargling with saltwater (really surprisingly effective!), to clear mucous that harbours bacteria.

Get well soon!

[Beach Mama]

Get well soon Sarah - I have no idea about the Euky but wanted to pop in say WOOO!!! Congrats hun!!

[NaeNae]

I would avoid anything with camphor in it if it has to be applied directly to skin. I am with Tashy on this - get yourself a vapourizer and use the Euky in that. You can also take plain Herron or Panadol too x x