Cold medication, what can I take?!

I had a similar kind of thing a few weeks ago. I went to the pharmacy and got the pharmacist to recommend a cough mixture that I was able to take and it really helped clear my chest pretty quickly.

Good luck BK!!! Hope your cold is gone by Thursday.....nothing worse than coughing after a c section.

I would go to the GP, but that means waiting til Monday, which then gives me 3 days to get rid of the worst of this cold... but if I can get something OTC then it gives me an extra day, and means I dont have to fork out for the consult too (GP is only free if its preg related, which colds dont fall under lol)

Imogen, do you remember what it was that the chemist recommended?

I have Robitussin from my TTC days (The one in a purple bottle), but that kind of works the wrong way in that it increases mucous, instead of making it easier to cough up lol...

I had a nasty cold a week or so ago and I went to the health shop and they recommended Tissue Salts. I had never heard of them but I got some and they actually do work.

They are safe in pregnancy.

"Tissue salts cell salts homoeopathy
Another branch of homoeopathy is the use of tissue salts or cell salts (also known as biochemic salts). Tissue salts were first discovered in the 19th century by a German Homeopathic physician named Dr W H Schuessler. He analysed human blood and discovered 12 basic minerals salts, coming to the belief that a proper balance of these salts in the human body were necessary for good health.

Tissue or cell salts are not as potent as homoeopathic remedies (usually 6x) and are believed to be safe for use during pregnancy, labour and after the birth and can be self-prescribed. Some women use them to help muscle cramps, spasms and pains during prelabour and early labour. They are also used for stress, tension, depression or irritability.

Tissue salts come in tablet form and are usually dissolved under the tongue (rather than swallowing them). Instructions for their specific use and dosages are generally on the individual tissue salt containers.

The following table is a guide to the twelve tissue salts and their potential applications.

Calc. fluor. (Calcium Fluoride). Stretch marks, varicose veins, haemorrhoids and muscular soreness. Promotes strong tooth enamel.

Calc. phos. (Calcium Phosphate). Low vitality and indigestion. Promotes the development of bones, blood, muscles and glands.

Calc. sulph. (Calcium Sulphate). Skin aliments, pimples and slow healing wounds. Promotes healing after the birth if stitches were required.

Ferr. phos. (Phosphate of Iron). Inflammation, fevers, sore throats, anaemia and muscular aches. Promotes strength in the blood vessels and arteries.

Kali. mur. (Potassium Chloride). Congestion, colds, coughs and respiratory ailments.

Kali. phos. (Potassium Phosphate). Nervous tension, depression and irritability. May help with insomnia and lack of energy. Generally recommended in times of stress and tension. "

Kali. mur. (Potassium Chloride). Congestion, colds, coughs and respiratory ailments.   This is the one I took. :D