What medications can pregnant women take for a cold?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Pregnant women with a cold can choose the following relatively safer medications.
(1) Mild cold. Pure traditional Chinese medicines such as Banlangen granules can be used. Also, drink more water, get adequate rest, and the cold will recover quickly.
(2) High fever and severe cough. Bupleurum injection can be used to reduce fever, and pure traditional Chinese cough syrup can be used to relieve cough. At the same time, wet towel cold compresses and sponge baths with about 30% alcohol (or diluted with half water) can be used to help lower body temperature physically.