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Query on taking tablets during pregnancy

2017-08-29 09:42:57
Can I take tablets for cold and cough during pregnancy? Whether it will effect baby? What remedies should I take during this condition?.
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There are  medicines which you may take but not all cough and cold tablets/syrups are recommended. Those medicines which are safe ( Category A preferably or Category B) can be taken. Depending on your symptoms and severity a risk and benefits need to be checked.

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