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Is Otrivin Nasal Spray Advisable During Pregnancy?
Question: Hello doctor nowadays I feel so tired and want to lay down often. I can't stand for long time. Sometimes I feel that I don't have energy and body pain. Is it normal? And another thing is my nose often get blocked because of cold. Doctor prescribed otrivin nasal spray, by using this I can get only temporary relief. I want to know whether cold affect my baby and can u tell me the solution?
Brief Answer:
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Good to get an update.
The feelings that you have are very common in pregnancy.
The baby and the pregnancy makes very harsh demands on your body.
Fatigue is very common.
Wanting to rest is normal.
Atleast 10 hours of sleep at night and 2 hours in the daytime is a must, maybe more if your body wants it.
It is quite alright.
Standing for prolonged periods is also very difficult.
Body ache and lack of energy are normal.
You need to drink lots of fluids, do some yoga and meditation.
Eat high energy foods .
Otrivin is a temporary solution, it is also habit forming.
Cold will not affect your baby at all, dont worry.
Only high grade fever for long can damage the child.
For cold, instead of Otrivin, you can take Salin nasal drops - that is plain saline nasal drops.
Massage with Vicks.
Take steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil in it.
Have soup with ginger, tulsi and black pepper.
Your immunity is compromised in pregnancy, leading to frequent cold infections.
Take daily vitamin C tablets ( Celin or Limcee ) 1 tablet daily for a month.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Good to get an update.
The feelings that you have are very common in pregnancy.
The baby and the pregnancy makes very harsh demands on your body.
Fatigue is very common.
Wanting to rest is normal.
Atleast 10 hours of sleep at night and 2 hours in the daytime is a must, maybe more if your body wants it.
It is quite alright.
Standing for prolonged periods is also very difficult.
Body ache and lack of energy are normal.
You need to drink lots of fluids, do some yoga and meditation.
Eat high energy foods .
Otrivin is a temporary solution, it is also habit forming.
Cold will not affect your baby at all, dont worry.
Only high grade fever for long can damage the child.
For cold, instead of Otrivin, you can take Salin nasal drops - that is plain saline nasal drops.
Massage with Vicks.
Take steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil in it.
Have soup with ginger, tulsi and black pepper.
Your immunity is compromised in pregnancy, leading to frequent cold infections.
Take daily vitamin C tablets ( Celin or Limcee ) 1 tablet daily for a month.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
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