Can you take medicine if you catch a cold during pregnancy?

Patient's question:

Cold, headache, past treatment and effectiveness of cold: Can I take medicine while pregnant? What kind of help do I need: 63 days pregnant, currently a bit cold and headache, can I take medicine? Or can I drink cold medicine powder? Thank you

Doctor's answer:

In this case, it is best not to use medication, as resting more and drinking more water can help with recovery from a cold. After all, it is during pregnancy, and the decomposition and metabolism of drugs in the body can still have a slight impact on the fetus. If the symptoms are severe, you can use some traditional Chinese medicine cold remedies or granules, which have relatively fewer side effects compared to other medications. Pay attention to your diet and try to keep it light.

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