Re: 11 week pregnant and cough drops
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 8 Sep 2001 23:20:49 -0500 (CDT)
Doesn't sound like a problem. Why not use "unmedicated" drops to
alleviated future concerns.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 8 Sep 2001, Julia wrote:
>
>After using cough drops that have an active ingredient of 5 mg of
>menthol and a note on the package saying to ask a health care provider
>before taking if you are pregnant, I am concerned. I'm currently 12
>weeks pregnant and over one week I've taken about 15+ cough drops. Was
>this a mistake? I feel very stupid to have done something to possibly
>hurt my baby. Thank you for your time.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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