Can Cetil Be Taken For Cough During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sun, 22 Feb 2015

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Question : My sister is 12 weeks pregnant, she is having cough from 3 days, is it advisable to take Cetil 500 mg.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I understand your health concern.
Yes she can take Cetil as advised as it is safe for both mother and baby along with the fact that it is a very good antibiotic which has fast action and broad spectrum so effective in dealing with large variety of bacteria.
Also keep taking other medicines as before along with steam inhalation at least 4 times a day along with that avoid cold beverages and fried food.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (18 minutes later)

Thanks so much for your advice Ma'm, is it ok to have it for 5 days ( 2 times a day)

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
take it as advised

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear, this is right dose and duration.
Even if problem is cured take it for full 5 days and she will be completely cured.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar