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emmaohara 
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 10:56am |
Can you take anything for a sore throat whilst pregnant.
Mine is killing me when I swallow and I have some strepsils calling to me but they contain cough medicine so I guess they are not allowed, is it just warm honey in water for me?  
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mummy_becks
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 11:15am |
I took them while I was pregnant with Josh and had no problems. If you don't want to take them what about soothers or throaties??
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kebakat
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 11:27am |
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I took them while I was preggers too. Went to a pharmacy and asked them which ones would be the best to take.
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LockieandLiam
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 12:03pm |
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Emma I rang healthline and they told me strepsils were fine but not to overindulge and if basically it didn't fix the problem then stop taking and take a trip to the doctor.
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busymum
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 12:30pm |
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Strepsils are fine, they are even at the maternity ward in Palmy. Otherwise I generally find Vicks losenges are better and I presume they are of similar non-harm material.
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CuriousG
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 12:55pm |
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Something I found helpful when I got sick whilst pregnant was the standard Lemsip with honey in. My specialist said it was about all I was allowed but it was surprisingly soothing.
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Bobbie
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 1:23pm |
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Yeah strepsils, Lemsip (so long as it's not the flu version as that has pseudoephidrine) and panadol are fine - well according to my MW.
Feel better soon chick!
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kabe
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 2:12pm |
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I got told NOT to take strepsils by the pharmacist. What they recommended was Propolis lozenges, which don't have alcohol in them. You can get them from most pharmacies and I found them really effective.
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my4beauties
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 2:38pm |
I've found those honey & propolis lozenges really good too! Much better than strepsils anyday! I had them when pg & having to take them again now due to the sore throat reappearing .
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Shezamumof3
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Posted: 27 September 2007 at 8:20pm |
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I used strepsils when I was pregnant last time but they didnt even help my throat at all, it was SO badly sore. I think honey and lemon with some crushed up panadol in it works the best :)
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