Is it possible to use pregnant candies Strepsils?
According to the instructions for the use of Strepsils, it can be used during pregnancy only if agreed with a doctor. The thing is that the pill contained in the tablets flurbiprofen falls into the systemic bloodstream and can penetrate the placental system, directly into the body to the baby.
The drug can be prescribed only in exceptional situations, with intolerable pain in the throat and only once. It should be noted that the gestation period should be 16-32 weeks. Thus, during pregnancy in the 1st and 3rd trimester, Strepsils can not be used.
As for this form of the drug Strepsils, as a spray, it is also not allowed during pregnancy. Despite the fact that it acts locally, i.e. only in the oropharynx, it is possible to use it only in the position of a doctor under the supervision of a doctor.
Can all women in the situation be Strepsils?
Like any medical product, Strepsils has its contraindications, including during the current pregnancy. To such it is possible to carry:
- stomach ulcer, as well as duodenum;
- erosive lesions of the gastric mucosa;
- individual intolerance of individual components of the drug;
- bronchial asthma;
- lack of synthesis in the body of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
How can Strepsils be used by women in the situation?
As already mentioned above, in some cases, when the expected effect exceeds the likelihood of developing violations, Strepsils may be discharged during pregnancy.When appointing Strepsils in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, the doctor, as a rule, adheres to the following scheme: no more than 2-3 lollies a day. In this case, it is also necessary to take into account this fact: when a woman resolves the tablet in her mouth, it must be constantly moved; there is a possibility of development of irritation of the oral mucosa.
The effect from the use of the drug comes already literally in 15-20 minutes.
What side effects can occur when taking the drug?
The pregnant woman should always strictly follow the instructions and prescriptions of the doctor, i.e. without fail to comply with the dosage and the frequency of intake of any medicinal product. This will avoid negative consequences in the future.
With regard directly to the drug Strepsils, the likelihood of developing side effects is very small. This is possible, perhaps, only when the dosage is not observed. In such cases, one can observe:
- Drowsiness or, on the contrary, agitation;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- headache;
pain in the epigastric region.
In some cases, when a woman takes more than 5 tablets a day, a coma may develop. To avoid this, it is necessary to follow implicitly the medical appointments.
Thus, it is necessary to say that the drug Strepsils can not be used in pregnancy, except when it is assigned directly by the therapist who observes the woman during the gestation of the baby. Do not take the drug yourself even once, because this can adversely affect the baby's condition.