A cough that occurs with a cold is one of the most unpleasant symptoms of it. And for a pregnant woman, he is completely dangerous. More precisely, for the baby she is expecting. Most pregnant women flatly refuse anything that can harm the baby. And from pharmacy medicines as well. But what to do when the cough is taken by surprise and gradually intensifies? If you do not take adequate measures quickly, it will harm the child - and no less than the drugs that can get rid of it.
A woman in a position needs to fight a cough with those means that are not contraindicated for her and are necessarily approved by the attending physician. Cough lozenges during pregnancy are just such remedies.
Benefits of lollipop preparations
To treat a cough during pregnancy with lollipops is more preferable than any other dosage forms (tablet, capsule or syrup). What is the difference between these forms of drugs? The active substances contained in tablets, mixtures and syrups have a systemic effect. When a pregnant woman takes one of these drugs, these substances are absorbed into her bloodstream. Thus, they act not only on her body, but also affect the fetus in her womb.
Lozenges or lozenges for coughs are mainly localized. This means that the active substances present in them penetrate into the child's circulatory system in minimal quantities.
Antitussive lozenges, which are now sold in the assortment in pharmacies, have a number of advantages for pregnant women:
- a wide selection of various tastes (the expectant mother will be able to choose exactly the one that will satisfy her taste preferences);
- minimal systemic effect on the body, which means - reducing the risk for the baby;
- convenient use - you can dissolve lollipops without coordinating this procedure with food intake - that is, at any time;
- comfortable packaging and relatively low cost.
Despite the declared safety of lollipop preparations, the attending physician should prescribe them to a pregnant woman. The fact is that not every sucking medicine can be used in the first trimester, when the vital organs are forming in the child.
"Travisil" - the healing power of herbs
This medicine contains a whole complex of medicinal substances of plant origin. Sucking tablets are a set of extracts of such plants: abrus, acacia catechu, alpinia, basil, ginger, turmeric, long pepper, black pepper, licorice, terminalia, fennel. Lozenges are characterized by a pronounced antiseptic, expectorant and immunostimulating effect. This herbal preparation is produced by the Indian pharmaceutical company Plekiko. It is approved for use by pregnant women regardless of the period.
Prescribe "Travisil" for the treatment of cough, which provoke viral or bacterial lesions of the upper respiratory tract. In addition, your doctor may prescribe this medication for coughs caused by respiratory irritation from tobacco smoke, overly dry air, or chemicals. You need to take it 2 lozenges three times a day.
It is forbidden to use this medicine without permission. It can only be prescribed by a doctor after examination and careful weighing of the benefits for the expectant mother and the risk for the unborn child.
Benefits of the drug:
- does not harm the body of mother and child;
- relatively inexpensive;
- pleasant taste.
Disadvantages of the drug:
- there is no guarantee of one hundred percent efficiency;
- does not eliminate the cause of the cough;
- can provoke an allergic reaction (skin rash).
"Strepsils" against cough and sore throat
These candies are one of the most common and popular. They can be found in almost every pharmacy. The active ingredients of Strepsils are amylmetacresol (antiseptic with antimicrobial activity) and 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol (mild antiseptic). Honey and essential oils are added as additional components to some varieties of this preparation. This drug is characterized by a wide spectrum of action - it successfully fights most bacteria and fungi. Therefore, it is prescribed for inflammations of various origins, affecting the upper respiratory tract.
During pregnancy, these lozenges must be sucked one at a time every 3 hours. However, you need to ensure that their total number does not exceed 6 pieces per day. For expectant mothers, the duration of the course should be no more than 5 days.
The manufacturer claims that the drug is not teratogenic. But if a pregnant woman begins to feel discomfort in the digestive tract, you should immediately stop taking these lozenges and be sure to notify the doctor.
In the first trimester, of course, it is better not to take any pharmaceutical medicines at all - and Strepsils as well. If a cough is caught by surprise and you need to be treated urgently, before you start taking this drug, you must definitely consult with the doctor who is seeing the pregnant woman.
In the second and third trimesters, Strepsils can be taken without fear. During this period, the medicine will not be able to harm the fetus.
"Tantum Verde" - antiseptic lollipops
This is an anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal drug that only a doctor can prescribe to a mother-to-be. Only he is able to reliably assess the intended benefits for the pregnant woman and the degree of risk to the baby. Taking this drug helps to quickly reduce inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and cough.
Lozenges "Tantum Verde" are one of the most effective remedies for the treatment of a cold cough, as well as other diseases of the oral cavity and respiratory organs of an inflammatory nature. One lollipop accounts for 3 mg of benzydamine hydrochloride - this is the active ingredient of the drug. According to the instructions, they need to be taken sublingually. That is, the lollipop should be kept under the tongue until it has completely melted. It must not be chewed or swallowed. You need to take one sucking tablet 3 to 4 times a day. After taking it, you need to refrain from eating and even drinking for an hour.
Lozenges "Tantum Verde" have an excellent antiseptic effect. They successfully fight gram-positive and gram-negative microbes that occupy the mouth and throat during respiratory illness. This medicine is effective in reducing sore throat and coughs.
In the process of using the drug, you may experience a burning sensation or dry mouth. This is a normal reaction and should not be stopped.
"Lazolvan" - expectorant and anesthetic
The active substance of this drug is ambroxol hydrochloride. It remarkably liquefies phlegm and activates the cilia of the ciliated epithelium. Due to this, more mucus is formed in the alveoli and bronchi, which means that the coughing up of sputum improves. Sucking lozenges can help relieve pain, sore throat, and cough. Pregnant women are allowed to take them starting from the second trimester. Dosage for women in the position of one lozenge three times a day. In some cases (extremely rare), the doctor may double the dose. The duration of the course of treatment is 10 days. Sometimes, if there is an urgent need, it can be extended up to 14 days.
According to the results of the studies, taking "Lazolvan" by pregnant women after 28 weeks did not adversely affect either the patient herself or the baby developing in her womb.
If you strictly follow the dosage, which is clearly indicated in the instructions, then the child will not suffer in any way. At the same time, a pregnant woman needs to carefully monitor her health and skin condition in order not to miss an allergic reaction. Indeed, during the period of expectation of a child, a woman's sensitivity to various substances significantly increases.
If you suddenly experience redness or a rash on the skin, itching or coughing intensifies, you must immediately stop taking the drug and notify your doctor.
How to take it right
The most important rule of taking any medication after a woman finds out about her pregnancy is to prescribe it by an experienced doctor. Many drugs (even on a herbal basis) are contraindicated in pregnant women due to the fact that the risk of their adverse effect on the child is too high.
- The key to successful treatment of a cough in a pregnant woman is efficiency. Medicines should be taken as soon as the first coughing appears.
- It is imperative to strictly adhere to the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
- In the course of treatment, it is necessary to carefully monitor any changes in the well-being and condition of the skin. If an allergy appears, the drug will have to be abandoned and a doctor should be consulted to correct the prescribed treatment.
Any lozenges and lozenges can be sucked both before and after meals. However, after the lollipop has completely melted in your mouth, it is not recommended to eat or drink anything for half an hour. This time will be quite enough for the drug to have the maximum therapeutic effect on the inflamed and irritated airways.- It must always be remembered that during pregnancy, taking cough drops cannot be combined with other topical medications.
Any lozenges and lozenges can be sucked both before and after meals. However, after the lollipop has completely melted in your mouth, it is not recommended to eat or drink anything for half an hour. This time will be quite enough for the drug to have the maximum therapeutic effect on the inflamed and irritated airways.Let's summarize
To effectively and as safely cure a cough in a pregnant woman as possible, various potions, syrups, tablets, aerosols, lozenges and lozenges are most often prescribed. The last two forms of drugs are considered the most convenient. They not only eliminate coughing, but also reduce unpleasant sore throat, and also improve nose breathing when the disease is accompanied by a runny nose.
Even if the drug is considered absolutely safe for pregnant women, self-medication is strictly prohibited. Also, you can not be unauthorized with the dosage. Its increase will not accelerate recovery, but the risk of adverse effects on the child will increase significantly. Antitussive lozenges for a woman in position should be prescribed only by a doctor.
