Does anyone know if I can take Covonia Chesty Cough Mixture whilst pregnant?

[TheProvincialLady]

I am DESPERATE for some relief from this cough, which is keeping me awake most of the night and making me feel sorry for myself most of the day. I am 39 weeks pregnant. DH recommends Covonia but I don't know if I can take it (in both senses actually, it sounds vile)...does anyone know? It doesn't say anything on the bottle.

you do know that cough medicines don't really DO anything don't you? sorry you're not feeling well.

Yeah I know...But I am fairly desperate and would try pretty much anything at the moment. I am coughing so much that I am not only exhausted, but also leaking wee constantly

you poor thing

but how exciting to be 39 weeks pregnant - hope that goes well when it happens!

Thanks I am excited but just want to get over this virus so I have some energy for the labour and afterwards!

I was in this situation when pregnant with DS2 two years ago; I coughed so much I pulled a muscle in my bump! The doctor said the only thing i could take was a simple linctus type cough medicine. I think it helped a bit; have you got lots of pillows, lying down at night is the worst bit. Good luck!

Ouch! My ribs hurt but I don't think I've pulled anything yet. You're right, lying down is the worst bit. I managed to have a few minutes sleep whilst DS had his nap earlier though and feel a bit better. Thanks

I think I had Covonia when I was pregnant but it was many years ago on the pharmacist's advice. It was so disgusting I only took it twice , I would ask at the pharmacy and see what the current advice is. I find a spoonful of manuaka honey which you can buy at the health food shop very soothing and it tastes much nicer than Covonia too!