Help, I need some advise.
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Topic: Help, I need some advise.
Posted By: Ella1
Subject: Help, I need some advise.
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:26pm
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Hi there, I've come down with a major cold.
I know it's ok to take paracetamol, but I've also read you shouldn't take it regularly. Do you think it would be ok to take it for a couple of days in a row? And what about otrivin nasal spray? I usually use that before going to bed when I have a bad cold, so at least I can sleep. But all the information I read says not to use it because it hasn't been tested on pregnant women. My regular pharmasist though said it was ok, as it doesn't really enter the bloodstream. However another pharmasist told me not to use anything at all during the first 3 months (I'm 10 weeks). Any opinions? I really would like to get a bit of sleep. |
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Posted By: khhast
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:34pm
As far asI've been told paracetamol is ok, I know I was taking it occasionally at about 10weeks for pain. As long as you don't go over the recommended dose I think it's fine. Don't know about the nasal spray though, sorry. Hope you're feeling better soon.
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:37pm
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Paracetamol is fine, the long term risk is liver damage which can happen even when you're not pregnant and it would take a lot more than a couple of days worth to do that. Not sure about the Otrivine, do you have a midwife you can ask? Otherwise try Healthline, they have a database of different medications so might be able to help. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: WRXnKids
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:40pm
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That nasal spray is the stuff the pharmacy gave me when i was preg and told me it was the only one preg women can use -------------   
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Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 22 July 2008 at 9:48pm
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My midwife also told me of the Otrivin. I never had to use it in the end but she said that was the one to use. -------------  
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Posted By: sunnyhoney
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 10:38am
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I used Otrivin during pregnancy and was told it was ok to use by the pharmacist. It was such a relief!! ------------- Mum to: Joy Emily 1.05am 27/09/07 7lb 3oz Austin Paul 12.47pm 18/04/10 10lb 8oz |
Posted By: LittleBug
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 11:40am
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Paracetamol is fine, not sure about the Otrivin but I have been wanting to use it too!! Sucks not being able to breathe properly!! ------------- Chloe (4 years) and Oliver (3 years). |
Posted By: MumsyMoo
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 11:50am
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Yep, Otrivin is fine. I used it through the better part of my pregnancy as I'm so often congested and nasal. ------------- My wee girl is the love and light of my life!
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Posted By: Ella1
Date Posted: 23 July 2008 at 6:22pm
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Thanks guys! I'm very glad to hear I can use both. I've been pulling out my hair in despair, wondering how to get through this cold.
I'm so glad some relief is allowed! It's so helpful having a forum like this, imagine having been pregnant before there was internet! |