AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
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Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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more than 1week but it started all over again and i am
again on medication and i am planning to try for a second
child is it safe to take the medicine
taking it for feeling better but the pain started again and
so i am taking it again
Answer Sirisha
Firstly, I am puzzled how an antihistamine will help with ear pain. Do you mean that you have congestion ("glue ear")? If so, a plain antihistamine wouldn't necessarily be the first choice treatment unless there is a large allergic component.
If you have recurrent problems with glue ear, my suggestion would be to try a simple decongestant treatment - some vapour rub, menthol crystals or menthol & eucalyptus in hot water. It's a low cost but very effective treatment, particularly when used overnight (just keep the bowl safely near your bed). It's also ideal for small children as it's drug-free.
If the problems persist, then a decongestant containing pseudoephedrine used for 2-3 days will help. However this should not be used continuously because it will cause rebound congestion.
As you are hoping to get pregnant, it is definitely advisible to avoid taking any medication other than Folic Acid supplements in the run up and first three months of the pregnancy. Some drugs are specifically contraindicated, but others can be taken with caution where the benefit or clinical need outweighs the risks.
