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Cold/flu

  • 15-05-2014 05:08AM
    #1
    ryanmrs2014
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi everyone, not sure if i can ask this here so mods delete if not appropriate. I'm 8 weeks today and a head cold and sore throat is after coming on me since last night, is there anything safe to take for this or will i have to stick to home remedys such as hot water, lemon and honey, thanks


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  • #2
    Roesy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Roesy


    ryanmrs2014 wrote: »
    Hi everyone, not sure if i can ask this here so mods delete if not appropriate. I'm 8 weeks today and a head cold and sore throat is after coming on me since last night, is there anything safe to take for this or will i have to stick to home remedys such as hot water, lemon and honey, thanks

    Paracetamol is safe. Other than that I'd say talk to a pharmacist as there seems to be mixed info on things like lemsip and strepsils. Hope you feel better soon.


  • #3
    How Strange
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,337 ✭✭✭How Strange


    I lived on hot lemon and honey during my last pregnancy. Unfortunately there's very little over the counter products you can take. I also put copious amounts of ginger and garlic into everything I cooked.


  • #4
    pwurple
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    Paracetemol is about it. Hot steamy showers can help clear the nose. I thought honey was off limits during pregnancy due to botulism risk, but boiling water ,ight kill that.


  • #5
    mrsWhippy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 673 ✭✭✭mrsWhippy


    The Neilmed Nasal rinses are great for clearing out the sinus and allowing you to breath again. Don't get me wrong, it's GROSS but very very effective :)


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