Sir my wife have 8 months pregnancy she is suffering dry cough syrup ascoril-d is safe? Dosage how much.

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Since pregnancy is a very delicate state, we can say that no drug is 100 percent safe for all women. We have to be careful with any drug, even with over-the-counter medication or OTC drugs. The best thing to do is consult your GP or obstetrician. They both know your health situation and can recommend what will work best for you. Do not take more than the prescribed dose and better avoid taking any medication at all during the first trimester. This is the time when the fetus is most vulnerable. There are a number of medicines for cough or cold. Specialists recommend the following safe cough medicine for pregnant women to take: Guaifenesin ? it stimulates expectoration and clears the respiratory system Dextromethorphan ? suppresses cough A combination of Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Cough drops Vicks VapoRub - an ointmentapplied on the throat and chest to suppress cough and alleviate muscles.

Prashant K Vaidya · Accepted Answer

Since pregnancy is a very delicate state, we can say that no drug is 100 percent safe for all women. We have to be careful with any drug, even with over-the-counter medication or OTC drugs. The best thing to do is consult your GP or obstetrician. They both know your health situation and can recommend what will work best for you. Do not take more than the prescribed dose and better avoid taking any medication at all during the first trimester. This is the time when the fetus is most vulnerable. There are a number of medicines for cough or cold. Specialists recommend the following safe cough medicine for pregnant women to take: Guaifenesin ? it stimulates expectoration and clears the respiratory system Dextromethorphan ? suppresses cough A combination of Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan Cough drops Vicks VapoRub - an ointmentapplied on the throat and chest to suppress cough and alleviate muscles.