my wife is 7 months pregnant and for one week now she s had cough, runny nose. Cough get pretty intense at night when she lies down on the bed. Doctor prescribed her pencillin but my wife doesn t want to take on account of its side effects on the child. She started taking Robitussun (200 mg Guaifenesin) today but every time she takes it she throws up within few hours. Please advise what should we do?
Welcome to worlds most visited health forum Chat Doctor. I feel sad to hear about your wives condition. Actually it is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, and she needs medications to get cured. If I was her treating Physician or ORGAN I would have choose medications very cautiously for her. You can consult her physician before considering the below suggested medications. Amoxicillin (It is the safest antibiotic of choice for respiratory infections in pregnancy. Paracetamol. Cetirizen. Keep taking Robitussin. Taking steam inhalation and gargling with your mouth wash also helpful. Proper rest must be assured as it helps recover fast. Hope it was all you needed an answer for. I am at your disposal if you need further information about this issue. Healthiest Regards!