Strepsils...
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Topic: Strepsils...
Posted By: emmaohara
Subject: Strepsils...
Date Posted: 27 September 2007 at 10:56am
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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?   ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 27 September 2007 at 11:15am
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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?? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 27 September 2007 at 11:27am
| I took them while I was preggers too. Went to a pharmacy and asked them which ones would be the best to take. |
Posted By: LockieandLiam
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date 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. -------------  |
Posted By: CuriousG
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date 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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Posted By: kabe
Date 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. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 27 September 2007 at 2:38pm
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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. ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date 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 :) ------------- |