Expectorants in pregnancy

In the period of expectation of the baby, the immunity of expectant mothers is significantly reduced, so they very often face various symptoms of colds, in particular, cough. Exhausting coughing attacks during pregnancy are extremely dangerous, because they can provoke an increase in the tone of the uterus and, as a result, the onset of premature birth or spontaneous abortion.

In addition, cough almost always causes various sleep disorders, which is unacceptable for women in an "interesting" position. That's why you need to get rid of this unpleasant symptom immediately. Meanwhile, in pregnancy, women can not take all expectorants, as some of these drugs can harm a future mother or baby.

What expectorants can be pregnant?

Even in the normal course of pregnancy in the first trimester expectorants should be chosen very carefully. Since during this period, the formation and formation of all the internal organs of a tiny organism takes place, any preparations are allowed to take only according to the doctor's prescription and after a detailed examination.

As a rule, in the first 3 months of pregnancy, future mothers and practicing doctors give their preference to the following medicines:

  1. Expectorant collection, which can be purchased at most pharmacies at an affordable price. The composition of this effective preparation includes raw materials of such useful herbs as chamomile, mint, plantain, licorice, coltsfoot and others. Meanwhile, although this drug is considered potentially safe for expectant mothers, do not forget that any of its components can cause individual intolerance and severe allergic reaction.
  2. Another effective expectorant for cough for pregnant women, which, according to the doctor's prescription, can be used in the first trimester, is a mixture of thermopsis. It significantly strengthens the separation of sputum and makes the sick woman feel better, without causing significant harm to the baby in her womb.

In addition, in some cases in the first trimester of pregnancy appoint funds such as Dr. Mom and Gedelix.

In the 2nd and 3rd trimester during pregnancy expectorants can also be used only after a preliminary consultation with the doctor, however, the list of available drugs during this period is significantly expanded. So, to get rid of a damp cough, the doctor can prescribe medicines such as Mukaltin, Bromhexin, Ambroxol, Chymotrypsin, Ambrobene and others.