Suggest Treatment For Cough During 11 Weeks Of Pregnancy

Posted on Sun, 11 Sep 2016

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Sun, 11 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello Doctor, I am 11 weeks pregnant and 34 years old. Having cough problem. Can i take 1-2 spoon of cough syrup like benadryl or grilinctus? is it safe?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Safe to take

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes dear you can very well take cough syrup three times a day till cough is there.
It is safe for both mother and baby.
Also take steam inhalation twice a day and avoid cold beverages as well as spicy food.
All the best
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad