Can pregnant women drink Shuanghuanglian?

As we all know, a woman's body is very fragile during pregnancy and is very susceptible to disease. Therefore, even if she is sick, she should not use drugs indiscriminately, because no matter what drugs the expectant mother takes, the baby in the belly will absorb some of them, and most drugs have a great impact on the fetus. So, can pregnant women drink Shuanghuanglian?

First, can pregnant women drink Shuanghuanglian? Shuanghuanglian oral liquid is an over-the-counter medicine for colds. It is made from Chinese medicinal materials such as honeysuckle, scutellaria, forsythia, and scutellaria. It has the effects of relieving exterior symptoms with pungent and cool properties, clearing away heat and detoxifying. It has certain effects on bacterial and viral infectious diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and viral pneumonia. Shuanghuanglian oral liquid is a traditional Chinese medicine that is safe for pregnant women and fetuses and can be taken correctly under the guidance of a doctor. In order to reduce gastrointestinal irritation, pregnant women are advised to take it within half an hour after a meal. It should be noted that pregnant women should not take tonic Chinese patent medicines while taking Shuanghuanglian oral liquid. When taking medicine, you must follow your doctor's instructions and avoid taking overdose.

Second, for mild colds that only cause sneezing, runny nose and mild cough, no medication is needed. You can pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water and keep warm, and you can often recover without treatment. If the symptoms still do not improve, you can take Chinese patent medicines such as Shuanghuanglian oral liquid or Banlangen granules. For those with severe colds and high fever, in addition to general treatment, body temperature should be controlled as quickly as possible. Physical cooling methods can be used, such as placing ice cubes on the forehead and neck, cold compresses with wet towels, rubbing the neck and armpits with 30%-35% alcohol (or white wine diluted twice with water), etc. If there is no improvement, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible and take medication under the doctor's guidance.

Can pregnant women drink Shuanghuanglian? During pregnancy, pregnant women should pay attention to strengthening nutrition, maintaining good personal living habits, appropriate exercise, and strengthening their physical fitness. Especially during epidemics, they should avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places, and ventilate the house frequently. These measures are very effective in reducing the incidence of colds in pregnant women. Finally, a reminder: if you have a cold, do not take medicine casually. You should go to the hospital to consult a doctor in time.