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Vicks Vaporub

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itsmyfirsteek · 01/02/2013 05:38

Is it safe to use in pregnancy? I'm so congested and I camt breathe or sleep? I need some tips, have had to call in sick today and have so much time off I'm now worried about getting in trouble. Bleugh, feel so rough!

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phoenixrose314 · 01/02/2013 05:50

I used it solidly when pregnant, it's about one of the only things we can use safely!! Paracetamol is also safe in mild doses. Best thing I did was old fashioned steaming - bowl of hot water with Vicks in it, head over the bowl and towel over your head. Really uncomfortable (keep your eyes shut) but breathe it in deeply twice a day and should clear you out effectively :) Sometimes the old ways are the best!!

Really hope you feel better soon xx

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DeathMetalMum · 01/02/2013 07:16

Karvol is also a good one you can use. Its suitable for babies once they are 4months. We get little capsules of it and put it on a tissue or something. Really helped me last week when I was all congedted.

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