Patient's question:
I am 29 years old and have been married for 4 years. I just recently discovered that I am pregnant and now I am particularly concerned about the child. However, I accidentally caught a cold these past few days and wanted to ask the doctor if pregnant women can still take cold medicine?Doctor's answer:
Your situation exhibits many symptoms caused by a cold. It is important to identify the root cause promptly and treat it according to your specific condition. Here are some recommendations:Based on your description, it is advised to drink more fluids and rest, consuming light and plain beverages. If the symptoms of the cold do not improve, consider using cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and diphenhydramine. It is recommended to take it three times a day. Alternatively, under the guidance of a doctor, you may take Shuanghuanglian oral liquid 20ml three times a day, or Sanzhen oral liquid 20ml three times a day.