Have a stubborn cough and someone at ghar suggested pankajakasthuri. But its ayurvedic and im pregnant so im hesitant na. Will confirm with my doc, but has anyone used it during these months?
Pankajakasthuri syrup contains a lot of sugar, so if you are monitoring your blood sugar, you need to be very careful. Also, since it's an Ayurvedic preparation, it's best to ask your doctor before taking it during pregnancy.
Ayurvedic formulations can have active herbal ingredients that may not be fully tested for pregnancy safety. I would strongly advise against taking Pankajakasthuri or any other syrup without consulting your obstetrician first. They can suggest safer, pregnancy-safe cough remedies.
Haan na, humein lagta hai Ayurvedic hai toh safe hoga, par pregnancy mein risk nahi le sakte. My doctor told me to avoid such syrups and try warm water gargles instead. Ek baar doctor se zaroor puch lena.
When I had a bad cough, my MIL suggested Pankajakasthuri, but my doctor advised against any over-the-counter Ayurvedic syrups. Instead, my mother made me a safe ginger-tulsi tea, which worked wonders and was completely safe for the baby.
Instead of taking any commercial syrup, try simple home remedies first. Drink warm water, do steam inhalation twice a day, and have warm milk with turmeric. If your cough is very bad, just go to your doctor rather than self-medicating.
