Cough medicine in pregnancy

[LaDeeDa]

Nope you can't take any and no cold and flu tablets either - maybe try a steamer to break it up?

[rufalina]

I had one... It was a cat b so I didnt take it for long... I cant remember the name, but will look tonight... it was a decongestant. I asked the pharmacist, and they looked it up for me...

[Early Kids]

Can't take anything and it sucks

There is one you *may* be able to take... called Irish Moss (available at the supermarket) but check with your Dr or chemist first.

[Doing my best]

I have a spoonful of manuka honey to coat my throat when the coughing gets bad..

[childondaway]

I have been quite ill and have had 2 hospital visits in the past 3 weeks. My obgyn just gave me "Benadryl" - said it is perfectly safe in pregnancy.

You can also take Strepsils which are safe to take during pregnancy.

Hope you feel better soon.

[belle75]

Durotuss Expectorant will be good for you. Cat A so safe in pregnancy. It is a combination of a cough suppresant ( to stop that tickle) and a mucolytic to break that phlegm. It's in a green bottle. Also advised by my ob. HTH.

[Rach75]

I took Irish moss while pg with Jack it is fine

I also have some cough mixture I was given for jack a couple of months back that I have been using again it is fine have checked with chemist and dr

its pharmist brand dry and tickly worked a treat for me even with my moist cough

[Reborn]

I was told to drink Aloe Vera juice. "It makes for a healthy baby and a healthier you". Sorry that's what it said on the bottle. It was gross but it worked.

[MamaPan]

i was told not to take any (same when bfeeding). i guess maybe in diff places diff things are available so it is worth asking but i personally would prefer to put up with it (if it is not 'serious') and try more natural methodslike honey and lemon or whatever...
best of luck though, you must feel awful!