Any Dis Doctors or Nurses Amongst us?

[T16GEM]

I just wondered if anyone can tell me if it's safe to use Lemsips when pregnant? I think they are just paracetamol - in which case yes but I just wondered if anyone knew for sure. I have phoned my midwife but she has her answer phone on so I am waiting for her to call me back.

I woke up with a cold this morning and I am wary or taking anything - so I suffer - but I think I am about to curl up in the corner unless I take something!!

 

[Chilly]

Not a doctor just hope you feel better soon

 

[Cyrano]

Your local pharmacy will also be able to help regarding what you can and cannot take during pregancy. Hope you are feel;ing better soon

 

[Deedee]

I wouldn't risk it but then i'm not a doctor try just using honey and lemon juice in hot water. I lived on it when i was having Bec and had a cold

 

[Tron[ADS]]

NO.
Do not take these.
A quick google search revealed :
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3148861.stm

Im surprised it doesnt say so on the packet.

 

[wils]

NO.
Do not take these.

I agree! I didn't take them when I was expecting and I knew there must have been a reason.

It might say on the inside leaflet rather than the packet

 

[Minniespal]

Hope you feel better soon Gems

 

[shellbell]

Gems i hope your feeling better soon

 

[arieliwish]

My nurse at work said I couldn't take these when I was having DD (now 11), and I think I could only take paracetamol after so many weeks.

Sorry, I had to suffer too!

Hope you feel better soon,

Lynn

 

[T16GEM]

Feeling much better today - I must say that I am usually pretty quick at getting over a cold, so it's usually only a couple of days at the most, DH suffers for about 2 weeks if he gets them - so heres hoping he misses out on this one eh!

Thanks for your help, I hadn't got any lemsips, so I couldn't check the packet, I was going to get some if they were ok.

 

[Minniespal]

Glad you are feeling better Gems