i went down to the chemist before and this young lady pharmacist who was also pregnant (28 weeks) offered to assist me in getting a few things,
i have really bad hay fever atm and starting to get a cold so i went down there to see what i could get to help my symptoms, obviously theres not really much i can have due to being pregnant but i thought i could see what i could get!!!
she told me the best thing to use was this nasal spray stuff so i said ok and took her advice when i got in the car i sprayed this stuff up my nose and have been using it ever since i bought it (bout 4:30 today)
offered a little relief for a while then just before i was reading the packet and it says DO NOT USE WHEN PREGNANT
dont quote me , but they usually put that warning on packets of stuff becuase they havent researched it enough to see the effects of the drug on pg women or the testing results were inconclusive , i wouldnt worry , i would stop usuing it if its worrying you too much , a chemist has a database of medicationsof who what and how they should be taken , and they would never sell you something that was harmful .
i was quite sick a while ago and the only thing i took was coldeze or sometihng that had paracetemol and something else ... then i was still so sick a midwife gave me panadine ... i thought it was not allowed ... but i had the best nights sleep that night
there is a number you can call that can give you info about medications but i dont know it ... sorry ... hope you feel better soon
Perhaps another visit to the chemist to pick up some FESS. It's a saline nasal spray. I'm currently using it for a cold. The packet says it is safe to use while pregnant and breastfeeding and is non habit forming.
Hi Laura
Livostin category B3 and should not be used during pregnancy. However as you have only been using it for a short time I doubt that there will be any problems. Perhaps you should go back to the chemist and tell them about the stress and fear that they have put you through.
Laura, I'm told polaramine is ok to use in pregancy. I went in when my allergies were driving me nuts, and the pharmacist showed me the listing in the book that stated category A.
If you don't want to use meds... I just get a cool we washer and place it over the bridge of my nose and eyes and lay down and rub your tongue against the rof of your mouth.. It is the only thing apart from munching on bread that works for me.. I am unable to take polaramine ect as I just pass out for 2 days.. Clarytyne works but I don't think you can take that when preg or BF
If she was the pharmacist then you should definately go back and inform them of the error.
I can vouch for polaramine. I used it when PG and it is the best thing I have EVER used. It does make you sleepy though. I still use it when I need something for hayfever.
I forgot to add before.. I used Polaramine too and because they used to make me so drowsy (not good whilst at work!!) I used to take half a tablet which used to work the same as a full tablet but not make me as drowsy. So maybe give that a try if you want to give these tablets a go.
If I'm having a bad hayfever day, I sneeze and snuffle and itch through work then take a polaramine at night to help make sure I get a good night's sleep.
I think you should definitely go back! This woman needs to know she's giving wrong advice and putting mothers and babies at risk. Hopefully it was just a case of baby brain - I know mine is complete mush at the moment!
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need some medical advice please!!!!!!
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