I have a sore throat and feel like taking a Strepsils lozenge. I'm pregnant now, so I'm wondering if Strepsils is considered safe to use during pregnancy. Has anyone used it?
When I had a bad throat infection during my office days, I just called my doctor's assistant to confirm if Strepsils is fine. They told me to avoid it and suggested warm saline gargles instead. It takes only 5 minutes to call your doc, so do that.
Beta, during pregnancy it is best to avoid these chemical lozenges. Try drinking warm water with a little honey and ginger juice, or do haldi-namak gargles twice a day. These old remedies are safe for the baby and work wonders for the throat.
Arey behan, don't take these store medicines without asking your doctor didi first. In our house, we just boil some tulsi leaves and black pepper in water and drink it warm. Take rest and take care of your health.
Please don't take any over-the-counter tablets like Strepsils without asking your doctor first, especially during pregnancy. I had some complications in my first trimester and my gynac strictly told me no self-medicating. It is always better to double check with your clinic.
Actually, Strepsils has some active ingredients that aren't fully studied for pregnancy, so most doctors advise against it. Stick to warm water, ginger tea, or steam inhalation for relief. If the sore throat is too bad, just ask your doctor for a safe throat lozenge.
I had a terrible sore throat last month right before my delivery. My doctor strictly told me not to take Strepsils and prescribed a safe alternative instead. Do gargles with warm water and ask your gynac for a safe prescription.
