"Oscillococcinum" during pregnancy: instructions for use

Catarrhal diseases often occur in expectant mothers, especially if the gestation period occurred in autumn or early spring. However, many medicines are undesirable, and some are even dangerous. Because of this, pregnant women often turn to homeopathy, because such drugs are not prohibited while the baby is waiting.

One of the homeopathic remedies that are in demand for colds and acute respiratory infections is "Oscillococcinum". But before taking it during pregnancy, you should learn more about the drug itself and consult with your doctor.

The tool is manufactured in France by the well-known company “Boiron” and is granules, which quickly dissolve as soon as they are combined with saliva or any liquid. They are spherical in shape, white and smell nothing, and the taste is sweet. The product is packaged in portions in white plastic tubes, which are closed with a polyethylene stopper. Each such tube contains 1 gram of granules, which corresponds to a single dose of "Oscillococcinum".

Tubes are sold in 3 pieces in one blister, and the package contains 6-30 tubes. At the same time, a prescription from a doctor is not needed to purchase the drug. Keep it at home in a sealed form (in original packaging) is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Storage temperature - not higher than +25 degrees.

The active component of the product is represented by an extract extracted from the organs of the Barbarian (it is also called musk) duck. For the manufacture of pellets take the heart and liver of this type of ducks. For a quick dissolution and a sweet taste, lactose and sucrose are added to the repeatedly diluted extract.

Reduced immunity noted in most expectant mothers. This physiological response is required for normal childbearing, but it inevitably increases the level of catarrhal diseases. Because of her, a woman is more susceptible to the attack of viruses both in the early stages and in 2 or 3 trimesters.

In this case, the main problem is the ban on many antiviral drugs. And even if the doctor prescribes medications permitted during pregnancy, their admission to 1 trimester not recommended, so as not to disrupt the initial growth of the baby. However, it is impossible to ignore cold symptoms while waiting for an infant.

A prolonged rise in temperature, severe coughing and other symptoms of ARD can affect the fetus and even lead to abortion or premature birth.

About such treatment there are many positive reviews, because homeopathic medicines (including “Otsillokokcinum”) are considered harmless to pregnant women. They contain minimal dosages of active elements that do not provoke a developmental pathology in a baby and have no effect on the contractility of the uterus.

The use of "Oscillococcinum" during pregnancy is like for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, if the expectant mother has already been infected, and for the prevention of colds, which is especially important during the season of viral infections (winter and autumn). The doctor may prescribe such a tool at high risk of influenza or other acute respiratory infections, for example, if someone is sick in a pregnant family or a woman is forced to visit places with large crowds of people.. Reception "Oscillococcinum" with the preventive purpose is possible at any stage of pregnancy.

It is recommended to use the drug for treatment at the first symptoms of a cold.when the woman felt sore throat, chills, headache, body aches and other signs of the beginning of the disease. The sooner you start taking granules in case of indisposition, the higher the effectiveness of the product and the faster it will work.

In many cases, the rapid onset of use of Oscillococcinum helps to stop the progression of the disease at an early stage.

In the responses of future mothers who drank “Otsillococcinum” with ARVI, a decrease in the duration and severity of the infection was noted. According to them, taking such a drug helped to reduce the temperature and improve the general condition. However, sometimes there are also complaints about the low efficacy of the drug or the absence of any improvement after its use. Such negative reviews are usually associated with high expectations or individual characteristics (the tool did not fit a particular patient).

Do not expect from homeopathy the same effective action as noted in many anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs.. They do not act so much, but they do not harm women. And in the case of pregnancy, the ability to alleviate a little bit of the symptoms of ARVI will be beneficial and preferable to treatment with more serious drugs.

Anyway, drink "Otsillokoktsinum" during childbirth should only be prescribed by a doctor. In this case, specialist advice is required not because of the possible negative effect of the drug on the fetus, but because of the high risk of various complications of ARD in expectant mothers.

Admission of granules does not cause any side effects, and an overdose of such an agent has never been encountered. In addition, Otsillococcinum does not interfere with the therapeutic effect of other drugs. However, due to the presence of milk sugar and sucrose in the composition, such a tool is prohibited if lactose intolerance, lack of lactase in the body and some other pathologies associated with the absorption of carbohydrates.

A single dosage of "Oscillococcinum" in the first trimester and in the later periods will be the same. In addition, it does not affect the age and weight of the patient. At one time take the pellets from one tube. It is recommended to take the drug 15 minutes before meals. If the expectant mother is going to drink such a tool after a meal, you should wait about 1 hour.

The frequency of taking "Oscillococcinum" is determined depending on the symptoms and stage of the disease.. If fever, chills, muscle aches and other signs of acute respiratory disease have just appeared, the remedy is taken 2-3 times a day with an interval of 6 hours. If you start to drink the drug in the midst of the disease, the granules are used twice during the day. For the prevention of influenza, the recommended dose of 1 dose 1 time per week.

The duration of the granules also depends on the purpose of the appointment and the course of the disease. In most cases, when ARVI means is taken only a few days. If Otsillococcinum is designed to protect against infection with influenza and other viruses, then the drug can be used for several months in a row - during the entire dangerous period.

Clicking on the blister and taking one tube, it is opened, and the contents poured into the oral cavity. The granules are kept under the tongue until they dissolve under the action of saliva.

One of the most frequent complaints about the drug is its high price. Indeed, six tubes of “Otsillococcinum” cost about 250 rubles, a box with 12 tubes costs 600-700 rubles, and the cost of a pack with 30 doses reaches 1,400 rubles. For this reason, many women are interested in cheap counterparts. In addition, the need to replace the "Oscillococcinum" may be due to its intolerance or weak therapeutic effect.

Other homeopathic remedies may be used instead, for example, Ergoferon, Anaferon, Viburcol, Influcid. They are available in various forms, including tablets, granules, drops, syrups, candles and so on. The harmful effects of these funds on the development of the fetus and during pregnancy are not noted, but for women who are expecting a baby, they should be taken with caution.

Interferon-based preparations can also be used as a replacement for the “Otsillococcinum” with ARVI. They enhance the immune response, help the body fight viruses and accelerate recovery. One of such means is "Viferon", which is represented by candles, ointment and gel. Expectant mothers are prescribed from the 14th week. Not less popular medicine is "Grippferon." Such nasal drops can be used on any period of pregnancy.

Among the drugs with antiviral effect in the waiting period of the baby Oseltamivir can be used, for example, Tamiflu or Nomides capsules. Such drugs have the ability to directly affect viral particles, thanks to which they effectively prevent the flu or help cure it faster if the woman is still sick.

Review of the drug "Oscillococum" presented in the next video.