In the article, we will consider in detail the drugs that are allowed during pregnancy.
Medications during the expectation of a child are a painful issue, since it is necessary to treat future mothers, but this is done under the strict supervision of a doctor with the help of drugs that are allowed for a specific period.
Drug List
It is no secret that many expectant mothers who want to give birth to a healthy baby have a negative attitude to any pharmacological agents, including drugs that are allowed during pregnancy. But this point of view is also considered incorrect, since during the bearing of a child a woman can get a cold or thrush, and conditions that interfere with the normal course of pregnancy are not excluded.
Any medication during pregnancy should be prescribed by your doctor. True, sometimes situations arise in which women simply cannot physically get to a specialist for an appointment. In this case, you need to know about which pills you can take. Here is a list of drugs allowed during pregnancy:
- Antipyretic and analgesics in the form of "Paracetamol" and "Ibuprofen."
- Antiviral drugs in the form of Anaferon, Viferon, Arbidol.
- For therapy of heartburn, Fosfalugel with Almagel is suitable.
- Among antispasmodics, preference is given to Drotaverin.
- As an antiallergic agent, Loratadine should be considered, but with caution.
- The remedy for oral rehydration in case of dehydration is Rehydron.
- Enterosorbents in case of poisoning in the form of "Enterosgel", "Smecta", "Neosmectide" and other drugs that are allowed during pregnancy.
True, in the first possible case, a woman should immediately consult a doctor in order to assess the situation. The fact is that some conditions, for example, bloody discharge from the genital organs, along with severe abdominal pain, sudden swelling, sudden increase in pressure, indomitable vomiting, diarrhea and high fever require an immediate doctor's call.
As part of the first visit to the doctor, you should ask him about the list of drugs that are allowed during pregnancy. Self-medication along with taking supplements and plants is extremely undesirable, since the results cannot be predicted in this case.
How to treat pregnant colds?
A cold is always unpleasant, and when a lady is expecting a baby, then it is problematic. In this case, the question always arises of which tablets with syrups are possible and which are prohibited. It is good when ARVI goes without high temperature, but what should be done if suddenly the thermometer displays a large mark? And how can you safely relieve the condition?
The allowed medications during pregnancy in the 1st trimester will help the doctor choose.
Of course, the main blow to the common cold should be done with the help of folk remedies, only with herbs must be careful, as some plants may be contraindicated, for example, juniper or strawberry. You can’t get carried away with your favorite raspberry jam in tea, however, to get serious harm, you will have to eat a lot of it.
Do not soar your legs or do an enema. Complications in the form of secondary infections of the throat or nasopharynx should not be allowed. The fact is that a running runny nose is able to pass into sinusitis or sinusitis, and directly coughing - into pneumonia or bronchitis. Then a woman just can not do without antibiotics, and this is the least necessary when carrying one.
What medications are allowed during pregnancy, it is important to find out in advance.
Therapist should select drugs for temperature, in extreme cases, it should be knocked down with agents containing paracetamol, which is a relatively safe drug, unlike the same Aspirin.
The list of medicines during pregnancy that are allowed for colds is not too long.
Sore Throat Sprays
It is allowed to use nasal sprays like Euphorbium Compositum, Nazivin, Pinosol, and Givalex along with Orasept or Ingalipt will be a suitable remedy for sore throat during pregnancy. In addition, funds such as Bromhexine, Bronchicum (it should be used only in the first trimester) can be used, and later Stoptussin or Falimint is suitable. You can not take codeine syrups that can lead to respiratory depression of the fetus.
Flu Medicines
What is the list of drugs allowed during pregnancy, many are interested.
During the treatment of influenza, the use of immunomodulatory drugs is important to discuss with the doctor, since the question of their use remains controversial. To lower the temperature, “Paracetamol” can be used, and when the nose is stuffed up, “Pinosol” drops are perfect. During this disease, chamomile decoction helps along with soda solution or “Furacilin” for gargling, as well as “Faringosept” pills. As the expectorant, the marshmallow root is used.
Immunomodulators are one way to cure the flu during pregnancy, but you should consult your doctor before using them. For many expectant mothers, homeopathy is used to treat this disease in the form of Oscillococcinum and Heel Flu. During gestation, both of these drugs are allowed.
Folk techniques and aromatherapy
In the role of a cure for influenza, being in position, you can apply alternative methods and herbal medicine. For example, antitussive drugs are suitable along with inhalations with calendula infusion, essential oils, and so on. Tea with lemon or a decoction of rose hips will also help a woman recover much faster.
Consider medications that are allowed during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester in the presence of cough.
Allowed tablets for pregnant women with dry cough
Cough, which is accompanied by a sore throat and passes without expectoration of sputum, is called dry. Such a reflex is a symptom of colds and infectious pathologies, and it is very dangerous for pregnant women.
It can provoke intrauterine pressure, inhibiting the normal supply of oxygen to the fetus. In the last months of gestation, a strong uterine contraction during coughing can provoke rupture of the amniotic bladder, causing premature delivery. In the early stages, such a symptom becomes the culprit of the threat of miscarriage. As part of the fight against it, you can use pills that inhibit the cough reflex.
The allowed drugs during pregnancy include:
- The drug "Doctor Tyss", which is absorbable tablets of antiseptic effects of German production. The tool has a detrimental effect on microbes, destroying them. This is a very effective remedy for sore throats and colds. It can be taken throughout pregnancy.
- The medicine "Intussin" is a bronchodilator made in Slovakia. It blocks the cough centers, removing irritability. The drug helps to convert the dry form of cough to wet. Tablets can be used in the last two trimesters.
- Travisil is an Indian herbal preparation in the form of lozenges for resorption. It is allowed to use it at all stages of pregnancy. The composition includes only safe medicinal herbs, for example, basil along with ginger, fennel and turmeric. The tablets have a pleasant taste, but are effective only with a weak manifestation of this symptom.
Allowed cough medicines during pregnancy should be taken with great care and clearly follow the instructions.
Permitted wet cough pills
The task of the tablets, which are intended for the treatment of such symptoms in pregnant women, is to accelerate the formation and discharge of mucus. The best drugs are expectorant and mucolytic agents.
For pregnant women, plant-based pills that help in the treatment of wet cough have gained the most popularity:
- Means "Mukaltin" is made on the basis of marshmallow extract and has a Russian production. Due to the mild therapeutic effect, this medication is allowed to be used throughout pregnancy (possible risks appear only in the early stages due to the presence of the marshmallow in the composition).
- The drug "Bronchicum" is produced in the form of absorbable lozenges. This is the result of the joint efforts of German and Polish manufacturers. The main active ingredient in tablets is thyme (thyme extract). The medicine can be taken by pregnant women for the entire period.
- The medicine "Herbion" also acts as a herbal remedy, which contains thyme, primrose extract, as well as honey. This is an effective medicine in Slovenia. These tablets are allowed in the second and third periods of pregnancy, provided that there are no contraindications. Honey, included in the pills, sometimes serves as the culprit of allergic manifestations.
Medicines allowed during pregnancy for headache
In the initial trimester of gestation, doctors advise women to completely forget about pills for pain in the head. Many women manage to cope with it, airing the room, lying without a pillow in silence. Often, poor health improves immediately after sleep. Self-massage of the temples helps some patients along with applying cabbage leaves or ice to the forehead.
Herbal infusions for pain in the head
Sometimes an assistant is a scarf or scarf that is closely tied around the head. Soft painkillers have infusions of mint, lemon balm and chamomile. In the event that a woman has low blood pressure, sweet black tea will help to increase it and thereby relieve headache. In subsequent trimesters, paracetamol-based drugs can help stop such attacks. We are talking about the "Panadol" and "Efferalgan." These drugs are not addictive.
The medicine allowed during pregnancy for colds and flu, “Panadol Extra”, in addition to paracetamol, includes caffeine, so it can be used with reduced pressure. But "Panadol" by gynecologists is allowed to be used infrequently. The dose recommended in the instructions must be observed. “No-spa” also sometimes serves as a life-saving tool, reducing vasospasm, lowering blood pressure and relaxing muscles. As for Ibuprofen, it can be used as an anesthetic during pregnancy only sporadically and before the onset of the thirtieth week. Now we will find out what remedies are best taken with nasal congestion.
Below are the medications that are allowed during pregnancy from a cold.
Remedies for the common cold
In order to prevent the mucous membranes from drying out and as part of removing the sensations of dryness and irritation, nasal congestion and reduce edema, oil drops are used. These include, for example, a tool called "Pinosol." Due to the content of mint, rapeseed, pine and fir in the oil, this medication removes edema, softens and stimulates local immune defense. The drug is prohibited for women with allergies to the components and in the case of the allergic nature of the common cold.
The use of oxolinic ointment in the nose
To stimulate local immunity, an oxolinic ointment is placed in the nasal passage. Also for these purposes is suitable “Grippferon” and “Derinat”. They act on the mucous membranes, stimulating the production of their own protective factor. Such drugs are used at any stage of pregnancy, strictly according to the instructions, the use of duration is not limited.
Conclusion
Thus, in order to give birth to a healthy baby, one must not only have a desire, but also self-discipline. Expectant mothers should carefully monitor the products that they consume, and also know what medicines are best to put on a particular medicine cabinet. In addition, it is extremely important to take medications that are allowed during pregnancy only after receiving a recommendation from a doctor.