Safe Medication During Pregnancy: Precautions and Usage Guidelines

January 17, 2024

【Drug Name】

  Compound Coral Containing Tablets

【Main Ingredients】

  Zhuang Jiefeng, Peppermint Oil, Menthol.

【Main Functions】

  Disperse wind, clear heat, reduce swelling, relieve pain, and clear and benefit the throat. Used for sore throat, hoarseness, and acute pharyngitis caused by external wind-heat.

【Specifications】

  0.44g * 48 tablets

【Dosage】

  Orally take 2 tablets (small tablets) at a time, every 2 hours, 6 times a day; or take 1 tablet (large tablet) at a time, every 2 hours, 5-6 times a day.
 


 

【Can Pregnant Women Take Compound Coral Containing Tablets】

  After pregnancy, there are certain changes in the enzymes in the body of pregnant women, which have a certain impact on the metabolism of certain drugs. Drugs are not easily detoxified and excreted, and can cause accumulation toxicity. When fetal organs are forming in early pregnancy, drugs can have a certain impact on the fetus. Therefore, the principle of medication during pregnancy is to avoid it if possible.

  However, the precautions for the use of Compound Coral Containing Tablets indicate that children, pregnant women, lactating women, the elderly, those with weak spleen and loose stools should take them under the guidance of a doctor. So, pregnant women can take Compound Coral Containing Tablets, but under the guidance of a doctor.

【Precautions for Common Drugs for Pregnant Women】

  1. Gastrointestinal drugs:

  Most gastrointestinal drugs belong to category B drugs. When pregnant women have gastrointestinal discomfort, it is best to seek medical attention and ask a doctor to prescribe suitable medication.

  2. Constipation drugs:

  Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy, and constipation drugs can be taken to relieve it. There are two ways constipation drugs work: softening the stool or stimulating the large intestine. It is recommended that pregnant women choose constipation drugs that soften the stool, as they are safer to use.

  3. Cold medicine:

  Most cold medicines are category B or C drugs, and pregnant women should take them under the guidance of a doctor. It is worth noting that aspirin may cause bleeding, so it is best not to take it in the later stages of pregnancy.

  4. Headache medicine:

  Acetaminophen is the most common headache medicine and is considered safe to use during pregnancy.

  5. Chinese medicine:

  There is still a lack of complete empirical research on Chinese medicine. Pregnant women must consult a Chinese physician first and take it according to their own physical condition and needs to ensure the safety of medication.

Share

Everyone Is Watching

icon

Hot Picks