Pregnant women are allowed to take only proven and safe drugs for the treatment of colds. The regulation strictly prohibits the use of the vast majority of traditional medicine. The same applies to traditional medicines, as they can have a negative effect. In this case, homeopathy is a safe solution. Oscillococcinum is just such a drug. Its action is aimed at getting rid of cold viruses.
Oscillococcinum belongs to the category of homeopathic remedies. This drug is produced in the form of granular capsules. Pregnant women are prone to colds, as their immunity during the period of gestation is greatly weakened. This is especially true for the autumn-winter period and 2-3 trimesters.
Oscillococcinum has an antiviral effect. The active substances are extracts of the liver and heart of the Barbary duck. It also contains sucrose and lactose as excipients. Oscillococcinum during pregnancy increases the body's resistance to viruses.
Odorless spherical granules are white in color and readily soluble in ordinary water.
This drug is antiviral. Oscillococcinum during pregnancy is used if there are viruses in the body that are transmitted by contact or airborne droplets.
Oscillococcinum during pregnancy is prescribed in the following cases:
Oscillococcinum during pregnancy can also be used as a prophylactic.
Studies confirming the absolute safety of the drug Oscillococcinum during pregnancy in the early stages of pregnancy have not been conducted. However, most experts argue that Oscillococcinum is not capable of harming pregnant women. Taking this homeopathic remedy does not affect the health of the future mother and fetus. The manufacturer also says that you can take Oscillococcinum during pregnancy. Despite this, patients are still not recommended to start taking the drug on their own, since the reaction of the body to the components present in the composition is unknown.
During this period, women in position are most susceptible to colds. The problem is complicated by the fact that most antiviral drugs are contraindicated for pregnant women. Finding a safe way to get rid of the flu is quite difficult, but you can’t let the situation take its course and wait for the disease to recede on its own. This can lead to complications that can lead to miscarriage. In the 2nd trimester, you can take antiviral homeopathic medicines, but this should be done only under the supervision of specialists.
At this stage of pregnancy, Oscillococcinum can be used not only for the treatment, but also for the prevention of colds. Such a measure is quite justified due to the fact that the woman's body is weakened and needs additional protection against viruses. Oscillococcinum eliminates the unpleasant symptoms of the disease. It is very important to follow the dosage indicated in the instructions for the drug.
The drug is taken orally 15 minutes before meals or 1 hour after. Place the contents of the tube under the tongue and wait for complete dissolution.
Age does not affect dosage. Only the stage of the disease is taken into account:
Oscillococcinum during pregnancy does not cause negative consequences. Perhaps the appearance of allergic reactions to the components of the drug.
Some experts believe that the drug is not able to provide health care due to the low concentration of active ingredients, and all cases of improved well-being are caused by nothing more than a placebo effect.
Studies of the drug have not been conducted, so representatives of official medicine cannot reliably judge the effectiveness of Oscillococcinum.
In turn, adherents of homeopathy are confident in the effectiveness of the drug. Particular emphasis on their part is placed on the safety of the drug for the fetus and the mother herself. They believe that a positive effect is achieved not only through compliance with the rules of admission, but also due to the psychological focus on improving well-being.
Oscillococcinum is a new generation homeopathic preparation. It has no contraindications and is recommended for the treatment of all without exception. But women during pregnancy deserve special attention. After all, they should think not only about their health, but also about the health of the unborn baby. Can Oscillococcinum be taken during pregnancy?
Everyone knows that during the period of expectation of a baby, the body of women is subject to a decrease in immunity. As a result, the likelihood of contracting infections increases, endangering not only the health of the mother, but also the unborn child.
If the disease nevertheless made itself felt, then it must be treated, and not let it take its course. The situation is complicated by the fact that during this period the use is not recommended. Many expectant mothers, fearing for the health of their child, prefer treatment with homeopathic remedies, for example, Oscillococcinum. During pregnancy, this remedy is allowed.
Composition and scope of the drug
The manufacturer of the drug is the French pharmaceutical company "Laboratory Boiron". It is produced in the form of white granules, which are odorless, easily soluble in water. The product is intended for the treatment of colds and viral infections. The main composition of the product includes extracts of the liver, the heart of a wild Barbary duck. Additional substances are lactose and sucrose.
Barbary duck, like others, is the main carrier of influenza viruses. The internal organs of the bird, brought to the appropriate concentrations, have an antiviral effect. As a result, taking Oscillococcinum results in the effect of “like-like” treatment, which is the main homeopathic principle.
Oscillococcinum - instructions for pregnancy
It is better to take Oscillococcinum at an early stage, when the first signs of the disease appear. In such cases, one granule of the drug should be placed under the tongue and wait for it to dissolve completely. The procedure should be carried out 2-3 more times with a six-hour break.
With a more complex form, the remedy is taken one granule in the morning and in the evening, a quarter of an hour before or one hour after a meal.
Here, as with the use of other drugs, it should be remembered that taking any drugs is contraindicated. This can affect the growth and development of the fetus.
Doctors' opinions
Due to the fact that this remedy has a rather weak concentration, many doctors question its effectiveness. There are no data from clinical studies confirming the significant effect of the product.
Some experts argue that in addition to sugar, there is nothing else in the composition of this drug, and the effectiveness of treatment is due to the effect of the placebo effect. And it is better not to waste your money, but to start undergoing a normal course of treatment. But here opinions differ.
Conclusion
Since Oscillococcinum does not carry any danger during pregnancy, then you can try it. There will be no harm to health from this. The only risk is to lose your money. If it does not help, then this method of treatment is not suitable and it is not worth buying in the future. With a good outcome, you can get a safe and effective treatment.
While carrying a child, it is necessary to approach the choice of medicines very deliberately, especially for viral diseases that so often overtake expectant mothers, due to a decrease in the protective functions of the immune system. The homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum, the instruction for which allows its use during pregnancy, can be an excellent way out of this situation. Doctors often recommend that pregnant women take these sweet granules early in the course of the disease to prevent complications and feel better.
The manufacturer claims that taking the drug is absolutely safe for both the expectant mother and her baby in the womb. This is explained by representatives of the French manufacturing company by the fact that the composition of the drug includes exclusively components of natural origin. Although one hundred percent certainty in this cannot be, since research in this area has not been conducted so far.
Many doctors believe that they treat Oscillococcinum due to the placebo effect.
Many supervising doctors advise their patients to take this drug in the first trimester of pregnancy, without fear of harming their child. However, self-medication is not worth it. It is necessary to start therapy under the supervision of a specialist, since it is difficult to predict how the fetus or mother's body will react to the active components that make up the drug.
In the I and II trimesters of gestation, girls often catch colds. At the same time, in the initial stages of pregnancy, it is forbidden to take almost all antiviral drugs. At the same time, a cold that is not cured properly and on time can lead to serious consequences and complications, up to the loss of a child.
Taking the homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum in the II trimester is allowed and recommended by most experts. However, it should be taken under the supervision of a supervising physician to eliminate risks to the mother's body and her unborn child.
At the final stage of bearing a child, you can take a homeopathic remedy not only to cure a cold, but also to prevent viral infections. Numerous patient reviews suggest that taking Oscillococcinum allows you to strengthen weakened immunity and quickly cope with the symptoms of a cold.
Do not engage in self-treatment. At the first signs of a viral disease, it is necessary to consult a doctor who, after assessing all the risks, can prescribe Oscillococcinum as a medicine. There is no ban on taking a homeopathic remedy during all three trimesters of bearing a child.
The composition of the drug is safe for women throughout the entire period of pregnancy
The dosage does not depend on the age of the woman, nor on the duration of her pregnancy. The manufacturer advises taking a tube of granules twice a day, morning and evening, 30 minutes before meals or 1 hour after meals.
For prevention, a woman can take 1 tube per week. Also, 1 tube per day is taken if the disease is just beginning to develop. This will significantly reduce the manifestations of the symptoms of the disease, and will allow a woman in position to recover from the disease faster.
Oscillococcinum during pregnancy is generally well tolerated by women. However, as with any other drug, allergic reactions are possible. If this happens, you should immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. The medication is also contraindicated for women with individual intolerance to lactose and sucrose.
In search of a cold and antiviral drug that is safe during pregnancy, women come to the conclusion that there are practically none. Even favorites are not always allowed for use, but they are also ineffective in the fight against the disease. If the disease has come, it is no longer easy to fight. Especially without weapons.
The problem is that the disease itself poses a certain danger to the baby. Therefore, you can’t let everything take its course - you still need to be treated, doctors say. But what? How to discern the line where the real threat to pregnancy begins? And if drugs are so dangerous for the unborn child, then how much more dangerous is the disease itself?
Unfortunately, there are no answers to these questions. More precisely, each doctor has their own, so it’s not easy for a suspicious and excited mother to figure it out. And in such a situation, we often choose homeopathic remedies: if they don’t help, then at least they won’t hurt.
For viral diseases, homeopathic Oscillococcinum granules are used. This is an extract of the heart and liver of the Barbary duck, sucrose and lactose act as auxiliary substances. It should be said that the dilution of Oscillococcinum is very large (in other words, the concentration of the active substance is quite weak), and traditional medicine makes fun of this. First, there are no clinical studies to support its effectiveness. Secondly, doctors assure that there is nothing else in homeopathic preparations apart from sugar. In general, their effect does not exceed the placebo effect. At the same time, Oscillococcinum granules are absolutely safe, including during pregnancy. It's just that doctors do not recommend paying for a drug that has no effect - it's better to start treating normally.
Homeopaths have their own strong position about such treatment. Absolutely all homeopathic remedies are effective, they say, if taken correctly. Oscillococcinum too. And what is very important for pregnant women - it does not harm the developing fetus. Oscillococcinum has no contraindications, the only thing is that an allergic reaction is still possible, so it is better to consult a doctor first.
It is best to start taking Oscillococcinum at the earliest stage of the disease, when you feel like you are about to get sick. In this case, immediately put one dose of Oscillococcinum under the tongue (constituting 1 g - the contents of one container) and wait for the granules to dissolve completely. Then repeat the procedure 2-3 more times with an interval between doses of the drug at 6 hours. If the virus has already cleared up, then you should take 1 dose of Oscillococcinum in the morning and evening for 1-3 days. If the condition worsens, you should consult a doctor.
Oscillococcinum is taken 15 minutes before a meal or an hour after.
And now the reviews. They are as different as the opinions of doctors. One Oscillococcinum does not help at all, others are very pleased with the effect of the drug - pregnant women (and not only) note its high efficiency. But at the same time, they clarify that the sooner treatment with Oscillococcinum is started, the better. Otherwise, the disease takes its toll.
As for the placebo effect, many mothers disagree with this. They give Oscillococcinum to their kids, who can't tell themselves it helps. The granules just work and that's it, such mothers say.
In general, the conclusion, perhaps, can be drawn as follows: it's worth a try. If Oscillococcinum is harmless, then you risk only its cost. But for the sake of the experiment, you can pay. If it doesn’t help, then it’s not it, next time it’s not worth buying.
Of course, each of you has your own opinion on this matter. Perhaps there is already an experience of treatment with Oscillococcinum? So please share. We will be grateful to you.
Especially for- Elena Kichak
From Guest
I fell ill at 9 weeks pregnant. I took this drug. Coincidence or not, but a frozen pregnancy ... it was during this period.
From Guest
This drug helped me during pregnancy. I started to get sick 3 times. When taken in a timely manner, the disease receded for 2 days. My son is already 4 years old, she is pregnant again.
From Guest
Good afternoon I got sick at 14 weeks. There was a runny nose and endless sneezing. The first day I was treated only with a plentiful warm drink (lemon, currant, raspberry, honey) I drank after an hour and a half. But it didn’t quite help me, the next day I took cilococcinum, drank it in the morning, lunch in the evening and did the same folk treatment. On the third day there was no sneezing, the runny nose almost receded. My eyes stopped watering. I felt much better. I ended up taking only 3 bottles.
From Guest
Oscillococcinum helped me a lot, in the shortest possible time. Taken in early pregnancy. With a cold, the gums become very inflamed, I can’t even open rum, before pregnancy I was treated with antibiotics and the treatment lasted a long time (from 5 days or longer). During pregnancy, oscillococcinum helped already on the third day, the pain subsided, the swelling subsided. I took one capsule a day.
From Guest
For pregnant women, this drug is an excellent remedy. The main thing is that it is safe for the baby. With a weakened immune system during pregnancy, it is very easy to catch a cold. So I was always unlucky, then my throat hurt all summer, I couldn’t eat ice cream, but I really wanted it, then the runny nose was wild. When the doctor advised Oscillo to drink, I lay around with a strong mind. A couple of days later she was on her feet. Definitely a worthwhile tool.
From Guest
The whole family drink this drug if someone is sick. The first time he was bought for his son, in the garden the next flu virus went. And then it turned out that you can drink Oscillococcinum for prevention. Synulya recovered in three days, at the first snot still flowed and coughed a little, probably, it was the snot that was still flowing down the neck, but the temperature was no longer like that, it dropped to 37.2, slowly passed out. And no one at home got sick, although I tend to catch viruses from everyone in a row. The composition of modern medicines is often unclear, so a separate plus for the drug for its naturalness.
From Guest
I am 24 weeks pregnant. It blew so that the temperature of 38-38.6 was thrown off for 2-3 hours with paracetamol. My sister suggested Acillococcinum. Immediately in the evening I ate 1 dose, at night again the temperature, threw off paracetamol. In the morning another dose of Acillococcinum. The temperature does not rise all day. The condition has improved. The cough became wet. Conclusion: it suits me! I'm very happy. Try it yourself. In extreme cases, do not harm the child!
From Guest
Oscillococcinum just saved me! I fell ill in the last month of pregnancy. I was immediately offered to be treated with antibiotics, because the temperature is high. I’m not into any, because the complications are still frightening ... I called a friend, she is a gynecologist. She said that you can try the oscillo. Helps with colds quickly. And indeed, in a couple of days, the temperature, cough and runny nose practically disappeared, even weakness also passed. So I advise!
From Guest
I tried to take it, but there was no positive effect. Just as she had been ill for a week before, she lay in bed with an oscillo for a week. Conclusion - homeopathy does not cure! And it's good if it doesn't hurt...
From Guest
Drinking during pregnancy. There were no side effects. Cured with him very quickly, about 3 days and was healthy. I took everything as written in the description and started drinking at the very beginning of the illness, maybe that’s why they worked so well, it’s generally recommended to drink it in the early stages, until the viral infection got stronger in the body. I was pleased with the result, and I am going to drink it in the future if necessary.
From Guest
I like that the drug is combined with all medicines, there is no need to select and look on the Internet for the active ingredients of my cough mixture, etc. But I just buy and by enumeration I find out what is suitable for my child in this particular case. I do not remember that the oscillo failed, as a rule, an improvement really occurs after 2 days. The headache disappears, the temperature drops, if not to normal, then not higher than 37.5 (although at the beginning of the disease it was, for example, higher than 38). There are no temperature jumps in the negative direction, it seems to me that this is also important.
From Guest
I don’t know whether it’s a placebo or not, but the main thing is that it helped me to recover from a severe cold just before the birth, although in general I didn’t take anything else ...
From Guest
I don't know about long gestations, but I've had two miscarriages at short gestations while taking occylococcinum. At first, she did not associate the intake of cyclococcinum with pregnancy, but when this happened the second time, she noticed a relationship. For short periods it is better not to take.
From Guest
And oddly enough, I had a missed pregnancy from this drug, this was confirmed by the doctors! So I have my bitter conclusion.
From Guest
And I really liked Oscillococcinum! Pregnant on the 8th month, she was sick for 3 three days, yesterday she bought it in a pharmacy. I didn’t believe in miracles either .. Just yesterday afternoon and the whole evening it just flowed from my nose, I didn’t even know how I would sleep at all at night .. And today I got up, it’s already much easier, besides, I slept with a breathing nose almost all night !! And this is only after 2 doses of Oscillococcinum!! I will keep taking it!
From Guest
I started taking the drug when I was already in pain. There was weakness, a very stuffy nose. On the first day I took two doses, in the morning and in the evening. On the second day I woke up almost healthy. I really liked the drug. I really love homeopathy! It's just that, unfortunately, it's not for everyone.
Maintaining the immune system and fighting off viruses while carrying a baby can be difficult. Many of the usual drugs can cause significant harm to the health of the baby. Oscillococcinum during pregnancy is considered to be a remedy with high efficiency and minimal risk for the mother and her child.
This tool belongs to the group of homeopathic medicines, which often come to the protection of pregnant women. The main component of Oscillococcinum is the extract of the heart and liver of the Barbary duck. The scientific name is Anas barbariaelium, hepatic et cordis extractum. Lactose and sucrose were used as additives.
The drug is available in the form of small spherical white granules. Easy-to-use packaging is made in the form of plastic tubes, each of which contains 1 dose of the product. There are several types of packaging for 6, 12 and 30 tubes.
Scientists have proven that ducks are the main carrier of influenza-causing viruses. Based on this theory, this drug was developed.
It is prescribed both in combination and separately for a mild form of the disease. During pregnancy, the body experiences serious stress, and the immune system cannot cope with all external stresses. At this time, women are prone to colds. Therefore, measures to eliminate them should be taken immediately.
The doctor should determine the frequency of admission and the duration of the course. 1 dose of the drug contains 0.1 mg of the active substance.
Only a doctor can prescribe Oscillococcinum after studying the individual characteristics of the patient.
Instructions for use of this tool contains specific recommendations on the amount of the substance taken, which the doctor will follow when prescribing.
In order to treat acute respiratory viral infections and mild influenza, it is necessary to pour the contents of one tube under the tongue and wait for it to dissolve completely. Depending on the complexity of the disease, it may be prescribed to use from 1 to 3 tubes per day. In this case, it is very important to observe the frequency. The interval between doses should not be less than 6 hours.
During an increase in the risk of a disease or a period of epidemics, Oscillococcinum is taken as a prophylactic. In this case, it is necessary to use 1 dose 1 time per week.
The drug is best absorbed on an empty stomach, so it should be taken at least 15 minutes before meals. If the pregnant woman did not have time, forgot, or for some other reason did not drink Oscillococcinum at the indicated time, then the reception should be postponed for an hour.
The duration of the course in the treatment of diseases should not exceed 3 days. If after this period the woman does not notice any improvement, she should inform her doctor to look for alternative treatments.
The group of homeopathic medicines always causes controversy among scientists. This category has both many supporters and opponents. This is due to the impossibility of a thorough study of the components of the drug on the body. So, today questions about side effects in case of overdose remain unexplored.
To date, Oscillococcinum has no analogues of its kind. The average price for 6 doses ranges from 370-420 rubles.
When choosing a drug for the treatment of colds and viral diseases in a pregnant woman, the doctor must take into account the likely risks. This is especially true in the early stages. Up to 12 weeks, the laying of the main organs and systems of the baby's body takes place. He is still too defenseless and the mother's body is not able to fully protect him. 
Oscillococcinum during pregnancy in the 1st trimester is prescribed with extreme caution. However, he does not pose a direct threat to the child. The components of the tool will do the following:
At the same time, the active ingredients do not affect the functioning of the brain, attention and are not a warning for driving.
Later periods of pregnancy, such as the 2nd trimester and the third, are dangerous for the onset of preterm labor. However, Oscillococcinum cannot in any way become the initiator of this unpleasant phenomenon.
In any case, if during the reception a woman feels a worsening of the situation or the appearance of other unpleasant symptoms, you should stop using the granules and consult a doctor.
Homeopathic remedies also have some contraindications that should not be ignored. So, before prescribing Oscillococcinum, the patient must exclude:
In addition to individual characteristics and existing allergic reactions to the components of the drug, the drug no longer has any contraindications. But even the fact that it is dispensed in all pharmacies without a prescription does not give you the right to prescribe it yourself or set doses without consulting a doctor.
Thus, the development of homeopathy plays a very important role in the safe fight against viruses and bacteria. The absence of side effects and contraindications made Oscillococcinum one of the most popular antiviral agents among unprotected groups of the population and pregnant women, including.
