Is it possible or not?
Usually "Doctor Mom" is prescribed for the treatment of diseases such as:
- tracheitis,
- laryngitis,
- bronchitis,
- pharyngitis.
All have an expectorant and anti-inflammatory effect. The product contains no harmful components, only natural ones:
- licorice,
- mint,
- aloe,
- basil.
The components of the drug are natural. Pregnant women are allowed to take the product.
The effectiveness of this drug was proven by Voronezh scientists in 2010. Studies were conducted among antitussive drugs. "Doctor Mom" was noted for its high speed of onset of effect. The dosage form of the drug is recognized as convenient and safe.
Composition, effect of the drug and indications for use
Doctor Mom syrup is made from natural extracts of ten plants:
Justice vascular.- Aloe vera.
- Tulasi.
- Elecampane.
- Pharmaceutical ginger.
- Homemade turmeric.
- Indian nightshade.
- Pepper cubeba.
- Liquorice.
- The fruit of Terminalia belerica.
As part of the treatment of ARVI, it is important to choose a drug that will have a complex effect. Doctor Mom syrup has exactly this set of properties.
It helps remove mucus, cleanses the bronchi and eliminates inflammation.
Due to the fact that the herbal preparation contains useful components, it can perform several tasks:
- fights the cough pathogen,
- removes germs from the body,
- has emollient, expectorant and antispasmodic effects.
The presence of these properties is due to the fact that each plant included in the medicine has a certain therapeutic effect. For example, everyone knows that turmeric can relieve inflammation and is an antiseptic, and according to the latest scientific research, it also strengthens the immune system by penetrating the body’s cells and restoring them.
The components of turmeric contribute to the body's production of special antibodies that strengthen the body's protective functions. Ginger has a huge amount of vitamins, essential oils and microelements, which is why its use significantly increases the patient’s immunity. It is used to treat respiratory diseases, destroy bacteria and germs. Basil, pepper and other herbal remedies contained in the medicine actively fight microorganisms, stimulate the body's protective function and tone.
This complex of useful plants forms an effective therapeutic agent and performs several tasks simultaneously, which makes Doctor Mom several times more effective than other syrups.
Doctor Mom is recommended for therapy:
- pharyngitis, tracheal inflammation, laryngitis,
- bronchitis,
- pneumonia,
- asthma,
- respiratory diseases resulting from infection,
- runny nose, etc.
Release forms and use during pregnancy
At the beginning of pregnancy, it is recommended to stop using medications, since their effect on the mother’s body is not known for certain. It is likely that some may cause complications, threaten miscarriage, or have a negative impact on the fetus.
You can safely use Doctor Mom in the second and third trimester of pregnancy, if a woman has been exposed to colds, it will help cope with the disease without consequences for the baby.
The drug is available in several forms. In specialized stores you can easily find:
- ointment,
- cough syrup,
- lozenges for resorption,
- roller pencil.
All forms of the drug, except lozenges, can be used by women expecting a child.
Lozenges contain unnatural ingredients.
Lollipops or lozenges: instructions and use at different stages of pregnancy
Doctor Mom lozenges and lozenges are strictly prohibited for use by women during pregnancy.
This form is the only one in the manufacturer’s series that is strictly undesirable for consumption.
The reason lies in the composition of the component - lollipops and lozenges often contain various dyes, flavors and preservatives. They negatively affect the development of the baby.
Ointment Doctor Mom in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester
The ointment is not only not dangerous, it is useful during pregnancy. It contains:
- camphor,
- menthol,
- turpentine,
- nutmeg oil,
- eucalyptus.
If there are cracks and abrasions on the skin, the ointment must be used carefully.
"Doctor Mom" has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is used for respiratory diseases and colds. The ointment can be used while pregnant, both at the beginning (in the first trimester) and in subsequent trimesters of pregnancy. Apply with light massaging movements to the neck and back; to achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to wrap the area with cling film and a warm towel.
Doctor Mom cough syrup and pregnancy: is it possible or not?
Syrup during pregnancy can be used in the second and third trimester. In the first trimester, the formation of the main organs occurs; it is better to refrain from using the drug.
If you have a cold, syrup is an excellent remedy that can get rid of cough and phlegm quite quickly. After the second trimester, the use of the medicine will have a positive effect on the health of the expectant mother and will not cause any harm to the baby. As for the dosage, when choosing syrup, it is prescribed several times a day.
Instructions for use for pregnant women
Ointment Doctor Mom
Doctor Mom ointment is usually prescribed in the first trimester for symptomatic treatment of colds in order to reduce the entry of drug substances into the body and not harm the unborn baby. For severe runny nose, apply to the wings of the nose twice a day; for headaches, apply to the temple area (movements should be massaging).
When using ointment to relieve myalgia (muscle pain), the medicine is applied to the affected area, covered with a thick napkin for 1-1.5 hours. Pregnant women should apply the ointment strictly according to the instructions or as prescribed by the treating doctor.
Cough lozenges
Cough lozenges are allowed to be used only from the 14th week of pregnancy (see also: lozenges for the treatment of throat diseases in pregnant women). They are used for the symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory diseases of various etiologies. The drug must be dissolved in the mouth for several minutes every 2-3 hours. To avoid the occurrence of overdose symptoms, expectant mothers can use no more than 10 lozenges per day. The course of therapy should not exceed 2-3 weeks.
Using syrup
It is advisable for pregnant women to use cough syrup from the second or third trimester; many doctors are inclined to use the latter option. When prescribing the medicine in the early stages of pregnancy, Doctor Mom uses 0.5 tsp. up to 3 times a day. From 22 weeks you can increase the dose - one teaspoon three times a day. The total duration of therapy is no more than 20 days.
Contraindications
Despite its advantages, the drug has contraindications. Any form of Doctor Mom should be used with caution for those who are susceptible to an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to one of the components included in the composition.
It is not recommended to use syrup and lozenges for women who suffer from diabetes mellitus, because the drug contains sucrose. It is better to avoid use for those who suffer from liver and urinary tract diseases, have cardiovascular disorders, asthma, obesity or a tendency to spasms.
A contraindication for use is the presence of additional flavorings and dyes in the lozenges, so you should not use them during pregnancy. The ointment of the same name is contraindicated for those who often suffer from dizziness and migraines, since there is a high probability of individual intolerance to the drug.
Before purchasing and treatment, familiarize yourself with the composition of the product. The components contained often act as provocateurs of an allergic reaction.
Description of the drug
Doctor Mom ointment is a snow-white mass of thick consistency with the aroma of mint, eucalyptus, and thyme. Its use does not harm the baby and improves the health of pregnant women.
Treatment with the drug is especially effective when the first signs of a cold appear.
All pathologies of the upper and lower respiratory tract are accompanied by negative signs of general intoxication:
- general malaise;
- weakness;
- rapid fatigue.
Indigestion and lack of appetite are especially dangerous. The child's body must receive the nutrients necessary for growth and development. The complex effect of Doctor Mom allows you to quickly relieve cold symptoms. The ointment is effective for diseases of any etiology - bacterial, viral, fungal, mixed.
Clinical and pharmacological group
Ointment Doctor Mom is a representative of the clinical and pharmacological group of combined drugs for the treatment of colds. It can also be classified as an expectorant, mucolytic, aseptic and anti-inflammatory agent.
pharmachologic effect
Doctor Mom ointment is a herbal medicine with a pronounced anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect. Under the influence of essential oils, viscous sputum and mucous secretions in the nose and bronchi are liquefied. Their strong adhesion to the mucous membranes is disrupted, making evacuation easier when blowing your nose and coughing. What other beneficial properties are characteristic of Doctor Mom herbal ointment during pregnancy:
- vasodilator. Increasing the temperature in the area and chest or back improves blood supply to tissues. They contain bioactive compounds and nutrients. And toxic products and waste are removed from the respiratory tract;
- anti-inflammatory. Many ingredients in the product, such as nutmeg oil, inhibit cyclooxygenase. A decrease in enzyme activity leads to a decrease in the production of prostaglandins - the main cause of inflammation;
- decongestant. 30-40 minutes after applying the ointment, microcirculation in infectious foci is normalized. The accumulated exudate is removed, the lumens of the bronchi and nasal passages expand.
Almost all herbal components of the preparations have an antiseptic effect. They prevent the activation of enterococci, staphylococci, streptococci and pathogenic fungi. During pregnancy, the drug is used to treat joint diseases. Camphor and menthol from its composition are substances with a powerful local anesthetic effect. When in contact with the skin, they affect certain receptors and irritate sensitive nerve endings. There is a pleasant feeling of coolness, and sharp or nagging pain in the joints disappears.
Release form and composition
The Indian manufacturer packages 20 g ointment in blue hard plastic jars with bright blue lids. The drug contains the following active ingredients:
- levomenthol, which is obtained by processing peppermint;
- thymol is the main component of the essential oil of creeping thyme, or thyme;
- turpentine oil contained in coniferous trees and shrubs;
- camphor;
- eucalyptus and nutmeg oils.
The ointment has only one auxiliary ingredient - soft white paraffin with a delicate consistency. Doctor Mom can be stored for 3 years at room temperature in places protected from direct sunlight. The cost of the drug in pharmacies varies from 180 to 200 rubles.
What can be replaced
There are no drugs that contain identical components of Doctor Mom. But you can replace the medicine with the following means.
An excellent alternative cough syrup is “Gerbion”, “Travisil”, “Gedelix”. The components of the above drugs are natural products that have a mild effect on the body. Therefore, they can be used during pregnancy.
The ointment can be replaced with the following products: Eucabal or Evamenol. If these drugs are not available, a pregnant woman may well use “Oxolinic ointment” or “Star”. The above medications can relieve nasal congestion and make breathing easier.
The entire series of drugs are complex modern medicines that can relieve colds and viral diseases; they must be used strictly as prescribed by a doctor.
Use during pregnancy
It is imperative to treat a cold, in particular a cough, in an expectant mother. A painful cough not only causes discomfort to a woman, but can also be dangerous.
The fact is that a strong cough can provoke a spasm of the muscles of the uterus, and this can lead to premature birth.
Most often, expectant mothers are prescribed cough syrup, which consists of a whole complex of natural ingredients: licorice, turmeric, aloe, etc.
But this remedy is contraindicated in women who are allergic to one of the components of the drug. Persons who are prone to allergies are advised to read the instructions before purchasing Doctor Mom syrup, which indicate the full composition of the medicine.
You can take Doctor Mom from the 1st trimester of pregnancy. But to eliminate unnecessary risk, the drug should be prescribed by a specialist in the first weeks after conception.
Will Doctor Mom help prevent colds?
“Doctor Mom” is an excellent remedy not only for colds and flu, it can be used as a disease prevention. As soon as a runny nose appears, everything should be done to prevent the disease from developing. First, strengthen your immune system.
To do this, be sure to take vitamins and eat as many healthy fruits as possible. If a cold has attacked, an excellent solution would be to use Doctor Mom ointment.
It should be applied to the wings of the nose. It has a warming effect, which will significantly improve the condition. Use syrup as a preventive measure, especially if there is a slight sore throat, discomfort when swallowing and other signs of a developing cold. It is enough for a woman to consume one teaspoon of syrup per day. It is advisable not to drink or eat anything afterward for 30 minutes.
It is recommended to avoid using lozenges and lozenges during pregnancy, as they contain dyes and other substances that are contraindicated for the expectant mother. To prevent side effects in the form of an allergic reaction and other ailments, you should first consult a specialist. It is worth remembering that lollipops and lozenges contain sucrose, so they should not be taken by patients suffering from diabetes. The same applies to women with heart disease, blood vessels, and a tendency to obesity and spasms.
Indications
To protect herself from colds, a pregnant woman should avoid places with large crowds of people (during epidemics), not get too cold, not get nervous, and not get overtired. There are so many “don’ts” that it is simply impossible to do them all. And here the body’s natural defenses have weakened significantly. Therefore, pregnant women are classified as vulnerable to colds.
To help a mother who has caught a cold, and not to provoke a negative effect on the fetus through therapy, the doctor must choose the most gentle form of treatment.
In the first place among drugs for pregnant women, almost all attending physicians have Doctor MOM in stock.
The safest for a pregnant woman in case of acute respiratory infections will be external therapy: ointment and pencil can have a local and very effective effect. After several days of use, you can notice how much the runny nose has stopped tormenting you, and the cough has noticeably decreased.
Syrup, ointment and pencil Doctor MOM is prescribed for:
- dry cough;
- colds and runny nose;
- headaches and muscle pain caused by colds;
- bronchitis;
- pharyngitis;
- pneumonia.
