I usually go to the GP but they are cautious with dispensing drugs for pregnant patients. I had three bouts of influenza during my second and third trimester which lasted for three over weeks each time and generally just given paracetamol for pains or fever. No drugs were given for runny nose/phlegm/cough. I did go to the polyclinic and was given cough medication but even so I realized that there are some drugs which weren't appropriate when I checked on UpToDate, a platform some pharmacies in SG uses to check for drug safety and interactions.
Anyways a general guideline would be no first generation antihistamines for itch/runny nose aka the drowsy ones. Nothing is appropriate for phlegm not the usual bromhexine or acetylcysteine. And a whole long list of cough meds are a no no especially the drowsy types. Do check with a GP regardless or when you go for the regular check ups with your gynae they usually prescribe antibiotics depending on how long or how bad the cough is.
I ended up in isolation close to delivery from fever and influenza so dont try to self medicate! Might make things worse 😭
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