Unfortunately, no one is safe from colds and SARS, even women who are expecting a baby. And since at this time the list of drugs approved for use is rather limited, the treatment is much more difficult. Elevated body temperature can adversely affect the fetus, so it must be knocked down. However, it is worthwhile to carefully approach the question of how and what antipyretic drugs are used during pregnancy.
An increase in temperature, most often, indicates that the body itself is fighting a cold. However, if it is above 38 degrees, then this may indicate a viral disease, and therefore there is a need to consult a doctor. Among the most popular drugs, including those prescribed during the expectation of a child, is Paracetamol and funds based on it. It is considered relatively safe, as other antipyretic drugs during pregnancy, for example, Aspirin and Analgin, doctors do not recommend unambiguously.
However, it must be remembered that Paracetamol is not so safe, especially during this period. In large doses, it is capable of toxic effects on the liver and kidneys, and in individuals who initially have a pathology of these organs, the risk of side effects increases several times. During pregnancy, this drug is prescribed to lower the temperature or relieve pain (toothache, headache, and other pain). At the same time, continuous administration of the drug is not recommended.
In most cases, Paracetamol and the drugs it uses are used as antipyretics during pregnancy. Moreover, in therapeutic doses, he will not harm the fetus, it is much more dangerous for a woman in this condition with high temperature. However, before taking this medication, you should consult a doctor who will help determine the treatment regimen.
Many antipyretic drugs for adults and children, widely used in medicine, are based on ibuprofen. It is worth remembering that such funds are not recommended to be taken while the child is waiting, as they can cause fetal abnormalities. In rare cases, it is possible to appoint them as a doctor, but only after assessing the risk for a woman and a child.
Most often, antipyretic drugs used during pregnancy are not medications, but folk remedies. Raspberries occupy a special place, which contains substances that can naturally normalize the temperature. You can take it in any form: fresh, dried, grated with sugar. In the latter case, a teaspoon of jam should be diluted in a glass of boiling water, after which the resulting drink should be drunk. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times a day.
Also effective antipyretic during pregnancy are teas with linden, honey, lemon. In the latter, in addition, in large quantities contains vitamin C, the body needs to cope with colds.
You can resort to wipes and compresses. To do this, a small amount of vinegar is bred in water at room temperature , a small cloth is moistened in it, with which the body is wiped. It is especially worth paying attention to the forehead, armpit zones, limbs. Vodka wipes are also recommended.
It should be noted that if the temperature does not decrease with the help of folk remedies, then only in this case they resort to medical treatment. In this case, it should be prescribed directly with the agreement of the attending physician. You must study the instructions given by the manufacturers of the drug. In no case should the dosage and frequency of taking the medicine be exceeded, otherwise the toxic effects of the drug may occur.
Any dietary supplements during pregnancy are not recommended, since there is no exact data on the safety of their use in this period.