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[|Human|] im currently 27 weeks pregnant and due to coughing have pulled a muscle under my ribs. is heat rub safe. I know it can contain some form of asprin which can be deemed unsafe but i have been prescibed asprin as my bmi is 30. However i have not actually taken the asprin.
[|AI|]  Greetings on approaching Chat Doctor .com website. I appreciate your choice of online consult. You should take Steam inhalation. Also Keep a Vaporizer ON in your room where you spend most of the day and nighttime. It will help open the airway and will also possibly reduce irritation and so the cough. Hot fomentation is good technique in home remedies and is a natural way to get the muscle sprain treated. You can alternate it with cold compresses. The combination of both makes the treatment even better for pregnant females with any kind of muscle aches. Any salicylic acid containing ointment or gel should be avoided as we categorize it as category C and is usually non-recommended Chat Doctor.  So to be on the safe side I usually recommend Capsaicin Topical to apply on the affected area. Do gargles with Lukewarm water with salt in it. I hope you may get an eventless pregnancy and a normal delivery. Continue consulting at this Chat Doctor if you ever need us in future too. Good day and Healthiest Regards