Is strepsils safe for pregnant

Strepsils are not generally thought to be harmful to take when youre pregnant but as there have been no specific large-scale studies into the safety of Strepsils in pregnancy you may prefer to treat a sore throat by gargling with salty water sucking an ice cube or drinking hot lemon and honey. Take care love xx.

I looked up ingredients and definitely safe in pregnancy.

Is strepsils safe for pregnant. Strepsils are not generally thought to be harmful to take when youre pregnant but as there have been no specific large-scale studies into the safety of Strepsils in pregnancy you may prefer to treat a sore throat by gargling with salty water sucking an ice cube or drinking hot lemon and honey. Until there have been several mass trials conducted with pregnant women and the use of Strepsils no medical professional would risk their career by declaring them as safe because they would open themselves up for criticism and lawsuits if something was to happen to a mother andor baby after following their guidance. Jane Van Dis answered.

I looked up ingredients and definitely safe in pregnancy. As far as I am aware the strepsils that contain a local anaesthetic are a no go in pregnancy. Lockets and Halls are fine though.

Cough mixtures you have to be careful with as some contain medication which is also considered unsafe in pregnancy. Strepsils while pregnant. Does anyone know if your able to take strepsils while pregnant for a sore throat.

Im 36 weeks pregnant and due for induction on Wednesday but woke up with a horribly sore throat and blocked nose this morning. Sorry to be annoying but dont think u r supposed to have strepsils pregnant. Just double check with the pharmacist.

Most throat sweets and cold remedies arent recommended in pregnancy. Dont get worried about it though. Just double check for the future xx.

Jan 30 2010 221PM. Normal strepsils are generally believed to be safe but havent been tested properly on pregnant women specifically. Thats why there is a difference in opinion.

I have taken them with no problems but it is really up to you. I def wouldnt panic tho. Not Strepsils I dont think but Boots do an own-brand lozenge that is fine.

You just need to check with the pharmacist for over the counter stuff. They also do an own brand fake lemsip which is safe in pregnancy as just has paracetamol and citric acid - no decongestants etc as most of the branded ones do. Hi my doctor said original strepsils only nothing with anti-inflammatory numbing effect which means nurofen and diflam are out.

I think it depends on which trimester as my throat infection was in my first trimester. Ive since had the flu but only used Panadol Vicks hot steamy showers and sucked on jelly beans. The use of Kalgaron or Strepsils during pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of malformations spontaneous abortions or decreased birthweight.

However larger studies are needed to confirm the safety of these medications during pregnancy. Yes hummus is safe for pregnant women although if you are at a stage that you are having trouble with heartburn it could be a trigger. Are strepsils safe during pregnancy.

I looked up ingredients and definitely safe in pregnancy there are several research articles that show hair treatments and hair dyes arent severely toxic and are safe to use while youre pregnant. Strepsils are not generally thought to be harmful to take when youre pregnant but as there have been no specific large-scale studies into the safety of Strepsils in pregnancy you may prefer to treat a sore throat by gargling with salty water sucking an ice cube or drinking hot lemon and honey. There are no or limited amount of data from the use of amylmetacresol and 24-dichlorbenzyl alcohol.

As with all medicines care should be taken when using this product in pregnancy and medical advice sought if necessary. It is unknown whether 24-dichlorobenzyl alcohol amylmetacresol or metabolites are excreted in. Side effects of Strepsils during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasnt been done.

Is the use of Strepsils safe during breastfeeding. No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Strepsils on breastfeeding women. The safety of Strepsils basic range of products in pregnancy and lactation has not been established but is not expected to constitute a hazard during these periods.

However as with all medicines taken during this period caution should be exercised. Side effects of Strepsils during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasnt been done. Is the use of Strepsils Lozenges safe during breastfeeding.

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Strepsils on breastfeeding women. Throat lozenges such as Strepsils are safe to use in pregnancy NASAL CONGESTION Decongestant nasal sprays such as Drixine or Otrivin are safe options for congestion however you should use them for a maximum of three to four days. The safety of Strepsils basic range of products in pregnancy and lactation has not been established but is not expected to constitute a hazard during these periods.

However as with all medicines taken during this period caution should be exercised. The packet of strepsils I looked at the other day said they werent safe for pregnant women so Ive been having halls soothers. To be honest I feel like Ive got over this cold quicker without dosing myself up with strepsils and lemsip like in normally do.

Lots of rest and water has really helped. Hope you feel better soon x. Hi Issy hope youre feeling better soon.

I remember having the same in earlier days of pregnancy and I have to say you cannot go wrong with honey and lemon in hot water. If youve a stuffy nose aswell I was told that vicks was safe to use so get some of that on your nostrils and have a steamy shower to clear your airways. Take care love xx.

It is recommended not to take any medications for the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. There are other medications that are usually safe to take during pregnancy for example certain cough syrups nasal sprays and medicated throat lozenges. A useful guide is available on the bumps information service.

However it is generally recommended to consult.