During pregnancy, the woman’s immune system weakens significantly. After all, this is not surprising, all the forces of the future mother's body are aimed at bearing the fetus. Therefore, a woman at this time is especially vulnerable to various viruses and bacteria. When a catarrhal disease occurs, her head begins to hurt, her body temperature rises and a cough appears. However, not all medicines are allowed to be taken by a woman during this period. Can I use Coldrex during pregnancy? The article will discuss the features of taking the drug, its properties and contraindications.
The composition and properties of the drug
"Coldrex" is possible during pregnancy or not? Before dealing with this issue, it is necessary to establish what properties the drug has.
Coldrex is a modern complex preparation. Most often, the drug is most often used to combat high fever.
A medicine has the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antipyretic;
- painkillers;
- removes the first symptoms of colds and flu.
The composition of the drug includes: paracetamol, caffeine, terpinghydrate, phenylephrine and ascorbic acid. However, not all components of the drug are allowed to be taken by pregnant women.
Phenylephrine has the ability to increase blood pressure, which is especially dangerous for a woman and an unborn baby. Its high rates can lead to a narrowing of blood vessels. Therefore, the fetus will not receive enough oxygen and the nutrients it needs.
Indications and taking the drug
Coldrex is prescribed as a symptomatic treatment for acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. Typically, these conditions are accompanied by fever, chills, rhinitis, sore throat, joints and muscles. Self-medication is not recommended.
Can I drink Coldrex during pregnancy? If the doctor prescribed the drug during pregnancy, then before you start taking it, you must carefully read the instructions for use.
The method of using Coldrex is as follows: 1 tablet is dissolved in 1/2 cup of water. After the drug is completely dissolved, it can be drunk.
The drug is allowed to be taken twice a day. However, treatment and dosage are highly dependent on the symptoms of the disease.
First trimester
Before starting treatment during pregnancy, a woman needs to consult with several specialists.
It is best for a pregnant woman to initially receive treatment for a cold using natural medicines. And in the absence of a positive effect, go to treatment with drugs. But any treatment should be carried out only as prescribed by the attending physician.
To reduce the temperature in the early stages, the expectant mother is allowed to take "Paracetamol". This is one of the drugs recommended by gynecologists to relieve heat.
Experts do not recommend taking Coldrex during early pregnancy because it contains caffeine and phenylephrine. They have an effect on vascular tone, causing their spasm. This can negatively affect the blood circulation of the fetus. One of the potential negative effects is oxygen starvation.
Even the experts cannot predict how this will affect the embryo during the laying of its main systems and organs. That is why they do not recommend taking Coldrex during early pregnancy.
It is best to use "Paracetamol" when the temperature appears.
Second trimester
During pregnancy, Coldrex can be prescribed in case of high temperature in combination with dry cough and low blood pressure. This is due to the properties of the main ingredients that make up the drug.
Phenylephrine is able to increase blood pressure. Therefore, if its indicators in women are already high, then this will lead to an acute shortage of oxygen in the fetus and a deficiency of useful substances and minerals.
Is Coldrex possible during pregnancy? During this period, a woman is not allowed to take medicine without a doctor's prescription. It is imperative to take into account the multicomponent composition of the drug and its compatibility with other drugs.
Last trimester
Can I drink Coldrex during pregnancy? In the last 2 months, the fetus is reliably protected from the negative effects of many drugs. However, it is not protected from the vasodilating action of Coldrex. There is also a risk of developing placental insufficiency, which is associated with impaired blood flow.
When prescribing the drug, specialists should consider the possibility of increasing blood pressure. This can be caused by both an increase in blood volume and body weight of the woman herself.
During pregnancy, arterial hypertension is temporary, but is a contraindication for taking medications containing caffeine and phenylephrine. It is to them that Coldrex belongs.
Side effects
If a specialist prescribed Coldrex during pregnancy, you must carefully read the instructions for use.
Side effects when taking the drug include:
- severe pain in the stomach;
- rashes on the skin;
- symptoms of poisoning of the body, which may occur due to an overdose of paracetamol;
- labored breathing;
- high blood pressure readings;
- impaired kidney and liver function.
Due to all these side effects, experts do not recommend taking Coldrex in the early stages of pregnancy. After all, this can lead to a negative effect on the fetus.
During the period of gestation, it is not recommended to take any medications, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy. But sometimes such conditions arise that it is easiest for a woman to take one pill than to suffer from high body temperature.
An alternative to Coldrex during pregnancy is the ordinary Paracetamol.
Taking one of these medications, a pregnant woman should initially think about the health of her unborn baby. "Coldrex" should not be taken with ordinary toothache or headache, as well as for the prevention of colds.