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Can Zytromax Be Taken Safely For Sore Throat During Pregnancy?

Hi I had a slight pain in my throat 6 days ago than 2 days later has become more severe and accompanied with a lot of yellow mucus. First I didn't want to take any medication since I am pregnant in week 31 because I'm worried about the baby, but when the pain had become insupportable my doctor has suggested an antibiotics called Zytromax (2 tablets 250mg for 3 days) and Renathiol Syrop for the mucus. Actually I have started the course yesterday and I'm worried about the effect of these medications on the baby. Please let me know your opinion.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query carefully.
Yes, you can use these medications.
They are not harmful for fetus & considered safe drug during pregnancy.
I would advise you
-Perform gargles with warm water add salt in it. 3 times a day.
-You can take acetaminophen 1000mg twice for pain and fever.
-AVOID:
Cold water
Spicy food
Cold drinks.
Take balanced and Healthy diet.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you Good health.
Regards
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Can Zytromax Be Taken Safely For Sore Throat During Pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I read your query carefully. Yes, you can use these medications. They are not harmful for fetus & considered safe drug during pregnancy. I would advise you -Perform gargles with warm water add salt in it. 3 times a day. -You can take acetaminophen 1000mg twice for pain and fever. -AVOID: Cold water Spicy food Cold drinks. Take balanced and Healthy diet. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you Good health. Regards