Sore throat - lozenges safe in pregna... - Pregnancy and Par...

Pregnancy and Parenting Support

59,382 members17,014 posts

Sore throat - lozenges safe in pregnancy?

22 Replies

Hello ladies,

I’m nearly 11 weeks pregnant and have a cold with sore throat that’s lasting 3 weeks now...been drinking lots of lemon & ginger infusions but was wondering if there are any lozenges that are not medicated and safe for pregnancy that could give me some relief?

I cough a bit in the morning when I wake up and in the evening when I lay down in bed...but never during the day or in the night (that’s good so I can sleep!)

Ps: have no temperature so it’s not coronavirus :)

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️

22 Replies
Vicky-01 profile image
Vicky-01

For me hot ribena was great, really soothed the throat, was also told ok to have soothers.

RhinoCat profile image
RhinoCat

I recommend 2 paracetamol and this drink 🥤:

Manuka Honey , half a squeezed fresh lemon and hot water . You should notice the difference in two to three days 😘

Manuka is expensive but it works. Lidl sells one around £7.50 etc. I put one table spoon 🥄 in .

Hope you feel better soon.

in reply toRhinoCat

Wow that’s quite a prescription 😍I’ve heard about benefits of manuka honey, need to send hubby to get it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Only got normal honey in the house and has made no difference so far! 🙈

Thanks Hun xxx

RhinoCat profile image
RhinoCat in reply to

Sore throats are a common thing in my profession and I can honestly say that this makes a difference . It’s a natural version of lemsip really and you can have it when you need it. Fresh lemons 🍋 are best. You can read about it but the lemons have anti bac properties and vitamin c etc and manuka as loads of stuff too. I hate normal honey but can manage manuka and lemon . Your throat is probably a hormone thing so just find a few ways to ease your symptoms and hopefully you will get by. My mum swears by gargling with salty water ! 🤷🏼‍♀️ if that would help . Love and hugs 🤗 any sweet to suck like clove rock or werthers original (is that how you spell that??)

in reply toRhinoCat

Oh gosh I’m so bad with gargling lol but yes I know that also works well 💗I love fresh lemons 🍋 I squeeze them on everything lol today I’m on the couch and not moving lol 💗

RhinoCat profile image
RhinoCat in reply to

Good for you! Avoid all humans 😘💐💐💐💖💖💖💖💖🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 I recommend the app Myhouseparty if you want fun with your family and friends. You can see everyone once they sign up for free and you can play games. It’s a welcome distraction from all of the doom 😘💖💐

KiboXX profile image
KiboXX in reply toRhinoCat

House party app is brilliant! I’ve been using that loads the last few days! Deffo recommend it xx

in reply toKiboXX

I’m still in ‘hiding’ with the pregnancy so maybe I’ll use it once I ‘come out’ lol xx

in reply toRhinoCat

That’s a great idea thanks Hun! Xx

olira2203 profile image
olira2203 in reply to

Manuka honey is the best, but I really recommend to get a good quality with highest MGO. It could be quite expensive, around £25-40, but it’s the best. The benefits of it are great. Don’t buy the cheap Manuka, it has very low MGO and don’t think will make much difference.

in reply toolira2203

Thanks Olira ❤️

KayCan profile image
KayCan

Hi Issy, hope you're feeling better soon. I remember having the same in earlier days of pregnancy and I have to say you cannot go wrong with honey and lemon in hot water. If you've a stuffy nose aswell I was told that vicks was safe to use so get some of that on your nostrils and have a steamy shower to clear your airways.

Take care love xx

in reply toKayCan

Hi Kay, thank you so much for your advice- yes I have a stuffy nose too! Very very dry actually - so I’m sleeping with my mouth open in the night (what a pretty sight I must be lol) and my throat is sore 🙈

How are you? Not long now 😍❤️

KayCan profile image
KayCan in reply to

Aww it's awful isn't it, especially as you have to be so careful what you take as it passes to the placenta. Make sure you rest up, with your already lowered immune system it can take that bit longer for you to pick up again ❤

I'm fine thank you Issy, not long at all!! I am seeing the midwife tomorrow, hoping to get some reassurance regarding staff being on hand etc given the current situation. I'm sure all will be fine though 🤞💕

in reply toKayCan

Yes I’m sure all will be fine! Hopefully your midwife will be able to reassure you ❤️Wards are quite quick in bringing in extra staff when needed, don’t worry about that. 💋💋💋💋

I’m soooo dragging myself around 😱first trimester is quite hard- worst thing for me is lack of energies! They don’t come back even when I eat 🙈little bubba is soaking them all up lol 😂😂😂xxx

KayCan profile image
KayCan in reply to

I really hope that is the case ❤

Aww I remember it well, 1st trimester was the worst, but you'll be over that hurdle in a few weeks. 2nd trimester you'll feel like a new woman 💕

Xx

in reply toKayCan

Omg I really hope so 😂😂😂❤️Thank you!

Rainbowhope profile image
Rainbowhope

Hi Issy. I'm really hoping you get better. Please get some advice. I'm watching Good Morning Britian and there's a person who had it but never had a temperature through the whole thing. Sending you all my love. Xxxx

in reply toRainbowhope

Hi Rainbow! Thanks for your concern- I did! Called NHS 111 and they said I don’t qualify 🤞🏻They asked me to self isolate which I’m already doing so....hopefully I’ll feel better soon! Hope you’re well hun xx

Rainbowhope profile image
Rainbowhope in reply to

I'm glad! I'm okay. WFH is driving me mad but I have to take precautions. My midwife appointment yesterday got cancelled. It's going to now happen over the phone. But nobody will be checking my iron and thyroid as they usually would. I'm slightly stressed but okay. Praying that gets back to normal.

Octoberbaby2019 profile image
Octoberbaby2019

Give boots a call to double check, but I recall lozengers weren't safe. Soothers are okay to have and Vicks.

Here is a thread from before regarding cold aswell might see some more advise.

healthunlocked.com/nct/post...

Hope you get over it soon, and remember if you are concerned at all give your midwife or maternity unit a call x

in reply toOctoberbaby2019

Thank you so much for your reply 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Clarence Court Eggs: safe to eat in pregnancy?

I have been treating myself to Clarence Court Burford Brown hens eggs for a few months. I’m now...

Pregnancy sickness - medication

Hi, I am 7 weeks and for the last couple of weeks have been suffering from horrendous nausea and...
Solly-44 profile image

Thrush treatment in pregnancy

Hi ladies Does anyone know what is safe to use for thrush during pregnancy? I’ll call my doctor...
Arya10 profile image

Pregnancy

I am 7 weeks and 3 days pregnant, I have just started to bleed but it’s like a normal period but...

Clexane in pregnancy

Hi everyone, I'm 21 weeks pregnant and just feeling absolutely awful today. Everything is going...
pinkie93 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.