Sinupret Extract during pregnancy and lactation
Taking Sinupret Extract during pregnancy and lactation should always be discussed with your doctor before taking it. No studies have been conducted to date on the effects of Sinupret extract on the embryo or newborn baby. However, no indications of damage of any kind have been found to date.
For lack of experience and for reasons of caution, it is advisable not to take it, especially during the first third of pregnancy. The intake during the rest of the pregnancy and while breast-feeding must be weighed up together with a doctor regarding risk and benefit. It may be necessary to substitute another medication during this period.
Effectiveness of the pill
There have been no direct studies on interactions between Sinupret Extract and the pill. Even if it is unlikely, an influence cannot be completely ruled out. Those affected should therefore use other forms of additional contraception. In the event of side effects, such as nausea and vomiting, the effect of the pill may be reduced. If antibiotics are used at the same time, the effect of the pill is most likely reduced.
Alternatives to Sinupret Extract
In addition to Sinupret Extract, other Sinupret preparations are available, some of which can be taken differently and contain the same active ingredients. However, there are also many other options for treating acute, uncomplicated sinusitis. The simple household remedies against sinusitis can already provide significant relief.
These include inhaling saline solutions and rinsing with chamomile tea. A single treatment with primrose blossoms can also have an expectorant effect. Other mucolytic agents are preparations with acetyl-cysteine, known as ACC.
These preparations can chemically break down the compounds in the mucus and facilitate expectoration. There are also various combined preparations for colds and flu. The combinations usually contain an analgesic such as ibuprofen, aspirin or paracetamol coupled with the cold remedy and in some cases a cough suppressant.
Some combinations also contain expectorant and caffeine. Known drugs are Aspirin Complex, Boxa Grippal and Wick Daymed. The individual ingredients can also be purchased separately in various preparations.
Some nasal sprays with a decongestant effect can also lead to an improvement in symptoms. In cases of severe sinusitis with fever, an antibiotic may be necessary to fight the bacteria directly. A fever reducer can also provide relief. However, antibiotics do not help with viral colds.
