Suggest Treatment For Cough And Viral Fever During Pregnancy

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2015

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Question : sir my wife is two month pregnant. she had viral fever 15 days ago now fever is cured..but now she is suffering from cough, specially in evening time. doctor has prescribed for livosiz tablet and grilinctus syrup. is it safe to take livosiz tablet and grilinctus syrup during pregnancy.? my wife is in first trimster. she is having 9-10 week pregnancy. please sir suggest . and what medicine to take.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, safe to use the medications.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Yes, both the medications are safe for use in pregnancy.
You can take them.
ALso, take natural remedies such as gargling with saline water, ginger, tulsi and hot soups and broths.
Please take daily vitamin C supplements ( limcee, Celin ) once a day for a month, that will boost your immunity.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.

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