Medication during pregnancy: as little as possible
If possible, women should not use any medicines at all during pregnancy, not even over-the-counter medicines. This is because the active ingredients can reach the unborn child via the blood. In the case of some drugs, this can have serious consequences, as they have been proven to have a harmful effect on the foetus. With other drugs, it is not known whether and how they affect the child in the womb.
There are also preparations that are harmless to the mother and the unborn child. Women should therefore find out about permitted and critical medications during pregnancy (for example, from a gynecologist or pharmacist).
Nasal spray during pregnancy
Many people get a cold several times a year and then quickly reach for a nasal spray. However, pregnancy and breastfeeding are phases in which its use should only take place with caution:
A nasal spray containing the active ingredient dexpanthenol is also permitted without restriction during pregnancy. It can help with dry or irritated nasal mucosa.
Antibiotics during pregnancy
Painkillers during pregnancy
When it comes to painkillers & pregnancy, there are a few things to keep in mind:
From about the 28th week of pregnancy, taking 500 mg ASA (the dose of one tablet) can cause narrowing or premature closure of the ductus arteriosus (DA) Botalli.
Medications containing paracetamol are also helpful against mild to moderate pain as well as fever. In pregnancy, there is no restriction on the use of this analgesic and antipyretic, according to current knowledge: Taken in the recommended dosage, it shows no risk of malformation.
Up to the 27th week of pregnancy, the painkiller ibuprofen can also be taken. In the further course of pregnancy, however, it should be avoided, because it can lead to a premature change in the fetal circulation. The amount of amniotic fluid can also decrease, which can lead to problems during birth if it drops below 200 to 500 milliliters.
Flu vaccination during pregnancy
Pregnancy is therefore no reason not to get vaccinated. Only in the case of a current cold should you wait until the illness has subsided.
