Can we take strepsils during pregnancy?

Question

Got a really bad sore throat since 2 days and the usual strepsils is what i normally take. But now im pregnant so im scared to just pop it. Anyone took it during pregnancy, or should i ask gynac first?

Mrinal Narang · Answer

Better to avoid self-medicating with Strepsils. Just give a quick call to your doctor's clinic; they'll suggest a pregnancy-safe lozenge if needed.

Antara Ullal · Answer

I felt so anxious about taking any medicine when I got a sore throat. I stuck strictly to ginger-honey tea and warm gargles instead of lozenges.

Gomti Govindasamy · Answer

Skip the Strepsils and try warm haldi doodh or ginger tea! Your baby doesn't need those chemical lozenges unless your doctor absolutely prescribes them.

Kalpana Patil · Answer

I avoided Strepsils during my pregnancy. When my throat was bad, salt water gargles and warm water were my best friends.

Monika Setty · Answer

Don't pop Strepsils without asking your gynac first. Keep doing warm water gargles, it really helps soothe the throat safely.

Malathi Iyer · Answer

Beta, don't take these store tablets. Warm gargles with rock salt and a pinch of turmeric in warm milk will heal your throat naturally.

Aparajita Govindasamy · Answer

I totally understand how annoying a bad throat can be during this time. Please check with your doctor before taking Strepsils, just to be absolutely safe for the baby.