Lemsip max cold & flu whilst pregnant??

[k 1421]

Hi everyone im nearly 19 weeks pregnant and have got a horrible cold, was wondering do you think its ok to drink lemsip???

Some people have said it contains aspirin so were not allowed it??

I need something as I feel like im dying lol!

Thanks everyone xxx

 

[Tudor Rose]

all you can take is paracetamol and vick vapour rub, im full of a cold too you cant have lemsips im afraid

 

[Torz]

No sorry, Paracetamol only.

The thing with cold & flu stuff is that it often contains other stuff, asprin, caffine & other chemicals/medication.

I know its awful, i had a stinking cold that lasted over two weeks & i'm still not completely over. Unfortulatly we just have to suffer through it the best we can with paracetamol & hot drinks. Why not try crushing paracetamol in to some hot lemmon & honey to fool yourself in to thinking your having lemsip.

 

[babybel]

Buy a jar of honey and a lemon and mix with some hot water hun, is great! Always works with me, you can just take it with two paracetamol. xx

 

[Windmills]

I took Lemsips and found out later that you can't, because of the decongestants! xx

 

[k 1421]

Its awful isnt it, im covered in vicks now hunting round for honey and lemon lol. Probably slept around 2 hours last night after making a fort round me with about 10 pillows!

Thats a really good idea about crushing paracetomol in honey and lemon! Trying to get better as its my 22nd birthday on saturday!

Thanks for the advice ladies! xxx

 

[k 1421]

It says on the pack to consult your doctor, why dont they just tell us were not allowed it?!

Its really strange, I find whenever I get poorly, my bump grows so its not all bad lol.

Hope all you ladies are well and enjoying your pregnancies! Theyre so glamorous, what with the raging colds, leaking nipples and stretchmarks!

xxxx

 

[x-amy-x]

i was naughty and used lemsips while i was pregnant woops

 

[Drazic<3]

I am full of a cold too hun, sympathy goes out to you! Saw the midwife today and she said all she would endorse using is paracetamol if you get a temperature and a eucalyptus steam bowl.

 

[The Catster]

A spoon of honey, a touch of sugar, and a squirt of lemon in a cup, then pop into microwave for 30 secs, and when it comes out its liquidy, knock it back and jobs a gooden!!! Also, a blob of vics in a steaming bowl of water, throw a towell over ya head, and sniff!!! And up to 8 paracetamols a day!!

Humph....being pg with a cold isn't nice!!!

xxx

 

[k 1421]

Mums just gone out to buy honey for me bless her!

It really is horrible being ill when youre pregnant....great advice though, im trying all of them.

And now my cat wont leave me alone, she keeps headbutting my bump lol

Anyone else got a cold or just feeling poorly??

xxxxx

 

[emsiee]

Me

Im full of a cold and am gutted I cant have a Lemsip. Have to wait until tomorrow to get some lemons and honey

It really starting to p**s me off now!!!! I cannot seem to unblock my nose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also have really lost my appetite.