https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:31:15 +0000 Thu, 31 May 2007 20:36:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7818 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=153399&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#153399 Author: mamanee
Subject: 7818
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 8:36pm

I had so much paracetamol during my pregnancy it wasn't even funny. I had an infected wisdom tooth pulled at 25 weeks.

So not a cold, but definitely paracetamol is fine. ]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 20:36:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=153399&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#153399 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=153398&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#153398 Author: pip1
Subject: 7818
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 8:34pm

Hi lisha.

I am a pharmacy technician and just wanted to tell you that those people who said you can use the lemsip with the paracetamol only in it are correct.

The speed thing is pseudoephedrine which most companies have now replaced with phenylephrine. This should be avoided during pregnancy
BUT PARACETAMOL IS TOTALLY SAFE TO PREGNANT WOMEN.
You can get lemsip in different combinations of ingredients

Why don’t you call into your local pharmacy for a bit of advice because I do believe the healthine has misinformed you.

Just my 2 cents worth tho
]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 20:34:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=153398&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#153398 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=153376&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#153376 Author: Lisha
Subject: 7818
Posted: 31 May 2007 at 7:42pm

Maybe they do know what they are talking about? different people have different ideas I suppose.]]> Thu, 31 May 2007 19:42:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=153376&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#153376 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=152238&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#152238 Author: yalanna
Subject: 7818
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 2:52pm

As for healthline... I dont think they know what they are talking about???? Maybe its because there are lots of different lemsips out there and only the old fashioned plain one is OK.]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 14:52:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=152238&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#152238 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=152233&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#152233 Author: yalanna
Subject: 7818
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 2:48pm

The lemsip is fine. Its just paracetamol. But make sure it is not the one with the decongestant in it. Also make sure you dont take extra paracetamol as you will be doubling up. Or you can just take paracetamol on its own instead of lemsip.

Lots and lots of vitamin C ( I take up to 10 000mg a day when I am getting sick)which is safe in pregnancy.

Acidophilus is also good for your immune system apparently, 2 capsules three times a day while sick.

And in case you are wondering Im a pharmacist and get asked these things all the time!!!]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 14:48:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=152233&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#152233 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=152007&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#152007 Author: MyBelly
Subject: 7818
Posted: 29 May 2007 at 9:52am

Im in the same boat!! Ive got the most awful cold but my midwife said to take "fortacold" and its ok. I havent taken any yet though, just havent quite made it to the chemist!
good luck though an congrats on the scan!!]]> Tue, 29 May 2007 09:52:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=152007&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#152007 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151605&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151605 Author: emz
Subject: 7818
Posted: 28 May 2007 at 1:37pm

I think maybe I won't take lemsip then. Darn it, just went and bought some too!

Forgot to say Lisha, congrats on the good scan!]]> Mon, 28 May 2007 13:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151605&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151605 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151428&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151428 Author: kebakat
Subject: 7818
Posted: 28 May 2007 at 8:48am

I was also told no to lemsip by my doc. If it's getting worse why not take a trip to the docs and get something to deal with it rather than suffering with it!]]> Mon, 28 May 2007 08:48:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151428&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151428 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151413&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151413 Author: Lisha
Subject: 7818
Posted: 28 May 2007 at 8:10am

Last night I rung the healthline and they said NO to Lemsip, as it has some drug in it like speed??!!

I think that I am getting worse, have bad hayfever!! arrghhhh! Driving me nuts! ]]> Mon, 28 May 2007 08:10:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151413&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151413 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151388&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151388 Author: emz
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 10:03pm

You can take lemsip?! Why did I not know this? I've been suffering with the dreaded headcold for 2 weeks now!

Hehe, it's not going to know what has come over me.. tomorrow I'm heading to the supermarket first thing. Thanks for bringing the topic up Lisha!]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 22:03:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151388&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151388 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151351&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151351 Author: Kels
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 8:00pm

Great]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151351&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151351 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151341&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151341 Author: MyMinis
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 7:33pm

when i was pregs withhaleigh i got a rotten cold and i lived on homemade lemon and honey drinks and lots and lots of water
yaya for the great scan]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 19:33:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151341&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151341 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151338&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151338 Author: Paws
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 7:23pm

Lemsip is fine so long as it is the standard lemsip (you just to need to avoid the max stuff) and you follow the dosage instructions. I confirmed that with my doc when I was preggers.

Congrats on the scan. ]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 19:23:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151338&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151338 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151325&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151325 Author: miss
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 6:03pm

Lemsip i fine, so long as it is the paracetamol one only and you aer careful with dosages. otherwise you have to go the natural drink as Mikaela suggested.

Congrats on the good scan!]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 18:03:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151325&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151325 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151295&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151295 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 3:46pm

Oh, and congrats on the great scan result! ]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 15:46:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151295&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151295 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151294&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151294 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 3:46pm

Paracetamol is supposed to be fine, although obviously you need to watch your dosage pretty carefully. Otherwise I'd stick to things like a hot lemon and honey drink (sqeeze 3 lemons into a mug, add hot water - NOT boiling - and honey until it tastes right). Dunking a ginger tea bag in there can be nice as well.

Keep your fluids up and get plenty of rest and you'll be right. It's a bit uncomfortable (I had chronic hayfever in the first trimester so I sympathise).]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 15:46:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151294&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151294 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151292&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151292 Author: Lisha
Subject: 7818
Posted: 27 May 2007 at 3:30pm

Had my 1st scan on Friday and have got the all clear, I am growing a healthy baby, has no problems!

Now... another thing, I have a cold... and there isn't anything that I can take is there? Would love some lemsip, but there is no way I can have that! any suggestions?! ]]> Sun, 27 May 2007 15:30:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7818&PID=151292&title=yay-a-healthy-baby#151292