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Pregnant. Have Strep Throat, Cold, Sneezing, Running Nose. Help?
Hi I am 34 wks pregnant and I think I have a strep throat . Had a sore throat since Wednesday night. I usually have a sore throat for first couple of days than it leaves and I have cold like symptoms sneezing , running nose etc but no more throat pain. This time it s getting worse each day. I am drinking hot water with honey , lemon and clove. What else can I do?
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
Hi, you should take antibiotic( amoxycillin 500 mg thrice a day for 5 days). Also, you can take tab. cetrizine twice a day. these drugs are safe in pregnancy
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