Is it okay to take honey/lemon lozenges with 7.5mg of l-menthol and 4mg of eucalyptus essential oil during pregnancy?

37-year-old woman4 years ago

To relieve a cold and sore throat.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Good evening ma'am,

No. :)

I would recommend that you only take honey lozenges during pregnancy, as there is not enough data on the safety of these essential oils during pregnancy (even at small doses).

Good evening,

Alexander

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