If during pregnancy you suddenly get a sore throat, you should immediately consult a doctor. After all, drugs purchased in a pharmacy at your own peril and risk can harm a child. However, it sometimes happens that it is impossible to see a doctor in the next few hours. Then it is permissible to use medications that relieve sore throat and are relatively harmless to the expectant mother and her baby. These include lollipops and lozenges.
Throat lozenges during pregnancy help to eliminate discomfort, and also treat laryngitis, pharyngitis and even sore throat. Note that not all of them are safe for pregnant women. Let's consider which of them you can take.
What kind of lozenges are prescribed most often
Today, pharmacies sell a huge number of drugs that help to cope with unpleasant tickling and sore throat. Pregnant women, fortunately, have a lot to choose from. True, the number of drugs allowed for expectant mothers is limited. Most often, doctors prescribe drugs in the form of lozenges or lozenges.
- Faringosept. These throat sucking tablets have only one contraindication. They should not be taken in case of intolerance to the components of the drug. Lollipops are allowed even in the first trimester of pregnancy. According to the instructions attached to them, for a sore throat, you need to suck 3 or 5 lozenges a day. This should be done half an hour before or after a meal. The dosage cannot be increased - this will not speed up recovery, but it will add problems. Treatment with the drug "Faringosept" is designed for 5 days. This is enough to put your throat in order.
- "Chlorophyllipt" is allowed to be taken by pregnant women. However, it is still best to discuss this with your doctor first. After all, a sore throat appears for various reasons. The lozenges should be sucked in one piece every 4 or 5 hours. The permissible duration of the course of treatment is 7 days. This time is enough to stop the reproduction of harmful microorganisms. During this period, inflammation will be eliminated, and the affected tissues will have time to recover. The advantage of this medication is that it successfully fights even with angina.
- "Lisobakt" and "Laripront" are suitable for the treatment of sore throat for expectant mothers. The active ingredient of the lozenges is lysozyme. This is a natural enzyme that is completely harmless to the body. Lozenges help make swallowing much easier and reduce unpleasant sore throat. To achieve a therapeutic effect, dissolve 2 lozenges 3 or 4 times a day.
The listed drugs will not harm the health of the pregnant woman and her baby. Of course, provided that they are prescribed by the attending physician and that the admission rules are followed.
Plant-based pastilles
Among the wide range of lollipop preparations for sore throat, a whole category of herbal remedies stands out. It includes medicines, the active ingredients of which are extracts of medicinal plants. Note that not all of them are allowed during pregnancy.
Consider which lollipops with natural ingredients are allowed to be taken by women in position.
Lollipops "Isla-Mint" today, unfortunately, are little known. Their active ingredient is Icelandic moss extract. This sucking preparation is considered natural, as it does not contain flavors and dyes. The medicine protects the mucous membrane from pathogenic microorganisms, increases local immunity, eliminates hoarseness and an unpleasant feeling of a lump in the throat. Lozenges can even be taken as a preventive measure. Their composition does not harm the gastrointestinal tract. Isla-Mint does not affect the prenatal development of a child either. And yet, before proceeding with the use of this remedy, it is advisable to consult a doctor. According to the attached instructions, you cannot use more than 6 lozenges per day.- Licorice lozenges can help relieve sore throat and coughs. However, they are only effective at the very beginning of the development of these symptoms. They are unlikely to curb the unfolding inflammation. The active ingredient is licorice root extract. Auxiliary - lactitol (a lactose sugar substitute that stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria). A maximum of 6 lozenges can be consumed per day. The advantage of these lozenges is that they are not only anti-inflammatory, but also a sedative.
- Sucking lozenges "Travisil" contain a whole range of medicinal plant components: extracts of two peppers - black and long, licorice root, emblica, alpinia. It also contains basil, ginger, turmeric and menthol. To relieve a sore throat, suck one or two lozenges 3 or 4 times a day. The admissible duration of the course of treatment is 14 days.
- Breast collection No. 4 is produced not only in the form of tea, but also in lozenges. These candies are allowed for pregnant women, as they are completely natural and do not contain synthetic ingredients. They are composed of extracts of chamomile, violet, calendula, wild rosemary, peppermint and licorice root. You need to use them one lozenge no more than 4 times a day. Overdose threatens the occurrence of puffiness.
Doctor Mom lollipops are popular among pregnant women. They are often prescribed to expectant mothers. The medicine consists of licorice and ginger roots, propolis, eucalyptus, Indian gooseberry, and levomenthol. However, it should be noted that this preparation contains a synthetic dye. Therefore, it is not recommended to dissolve more than 10 lozenges a day. Lozenges soothe an irritated throat, relieve soreness, and soothe coughs. The permissible duration of the course of treatment is 3 weeks.
Lollipops "Isla-Mint" today, unfortunately, are little known. Their active ingredient is Icelandic moss extract. This sucking preparation is considered natural, as it does not contain flavors and dyes. The medicine protects the mucous membrane from pathogenic microorganisms, increases local immunity, eliminates hoarseness and an unpleasant feeling of a lump in the throat. Lozenges can even be taken as a preventive measure. Their composition does not harm the gastrointestinal tract. Isla-Mint does not affect the prenatal development of a child either. And yet, before proceeding with the use of this remedy, it is advisable to consult a doctor. According to the attached instructions, you cannot use more than 6 lozenges per day.
Doctor Mom lollipops are popular among pregnant women. They are often prescribed to expectant mothers. The medicine consists of licorice and ginger roots, propolis, eucalyptus, Indian gooseberry, and levomenthol. However, it should be noted that this preparation contains a synthetic dye. Therefore, it is not recommended to dissolve more than 10 lozenges a day. Lozenges soothe an irritated throat, relieve soreness, and soothe coughs. The permissible duration of the course of treatment is 3 weeks.Many pregnant women prefer plant-based lollipops because they find them safer. However, some extracts of medicinal plants can provoke an allergic reaction.
If rashes appear on the skin or the state of health worsens, the drug should be stopped immediately and immediately consult a doctor.
Application rules and side effects
Sore throat lozenges should be sucked slowly. This is the main rule. The lozenge should gradually dissolve and evenly distribute in the mouth, as well as in the pharynx and pharynx. It is not at all necessary to drive the lollipop in your mouth like caramel. It is enough to hold it under your tongue and wait for it to dissolve. Chewing lozenges is strictly prohibited.
The standard dosage regimen: one or two pieces must be absorbed every 3-4 hours. In order not to reduce the therapeutic effect, it is not recommended to drink or eat within half an hour after the lollipop has melted in the mouth. If you need to gargle, postpone this procedure for 30 minutes. On average, recovery occurs in 3-5 days. If the condition does not improve after 8 days of starting the prescribed medication, it is advisable to see a doctor. The drug may need to be changed.
In no case should an overdose of lozenges against a sore throat be allowed. It threatens with side effects and allergic reactions. In order not to eat more lozenges than necessary, you should follow the instructions.
Almost nothing is known about how throat lozenges interact with other drugs. Is that the instruction for the "Doctor Mom" lollipops says that they cannot be combined with expectorant and antitussive medications. If a pregnant woman is forced to take several drugs at the same time, you need to consult with your doctor about this.
Side effects when using lozenges are extremely rare. They can appear as a result of an overdose or excessive sensitivity of the body to their components. For example, an allergy to Travisil is indicated by itching and rashes on the skin. Other possible side effects include increased burning in the throat, hives, nausea, diarrhea, or constipation.
Synthetic flavors, taste simulants, and colors that are found in some sucking preparations can be harmful. Therefore, before buying these or those lozenges, it is recommended to carefully study their content.
What drugs are not recommended for pregnant women
A pregnant woman's throat should be treated very carefully and carefully. When buying one or another sucking drug at a pharmacy, you should not rely on the advice of a pharmacist. It is necessary to follow the recommendations given by the attending physician, and not neglect the independent study of the instructions for the medicines.
Not all medicinal herbs will be useful during pregnancy. Some of them trigger the contractile activity of the uterus and can provoke a miscarriage. The mom-to-be should not use lozenges that contain:
- oregano;
- ginseng;
- sage;
- echinacea;
- sagebrush;
- viburnum;
- celandine;
- pennyroyal;
- nutmeg.
Any lozenges or lozenges that contain herbal ingredients can only be used after consulting a doctor under whose supervision the pregnant woman is.
Hols and Tunes lollipops are available in supermarkets. They contain lemon, honey, mint and eucalyptus. Without a doubt, these are useful substances. However, these lozenges can relieve a sore throat for literally 5 minutes, no more. However, it is not a complete medicine, but rather a breath freshener.
The multicomponent drugs Strepsils and Falimint are considered controversial. Nobody has yet tested their effect on pregnant women. But the children had anaphylactic shock and serious allergies. Therefore, it is better not to use them. Lozenges "Doctor Tice" contain sage extract and reduce lactation. Doctors do not recommend taking them to expectant mothers.
Post factum
Sore throat lozenges are popular with pregnant women because they are delicious, affordable and easy to take. Also, expectant mothers love them for their quick effect. After all, it so happens that there is no way to get to the clinic, but something needs to be done with the throat already now.
If, in addition to a sore throat, there is a high fever, do not even hope that you will cope on your own. In this case, lollipops are clearly not enough. An urgent need to consult with your doctor. Every hour of delay threatens with negative consequences both for the health of the pregnant woman herself and for her unborn baby.
Do not forget that even the most seemingly safe lozenges or lozenges should be prescribed by a doctor. And then - after collecting anamnesis and establishing a diagnosis. If the treatment was prescribed correctly, pain and other unpleasant sensations in the throat will disappear literally after 2 or 3 days.
