Users' questions

Which paracetamol is good for pregnant woman?

Which paracetamol is good for pregnant woman?

Do not take paracetamol with other medicines containing paracetamol. Paracetamol is safe to take in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, at recommended doses. Brand names include Disprol, Hedex, Medinol and Panadol.

Can cetirizine be taken in pregnancy?

Many allergy drugs may be fine to keep taking during pregnancy, but have the discussion so you can have peace of mind. Oral antihistamines, like cetirizine (Zyrtec), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Claritin) seem to be safe.

Why Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy?

1 Although it is known that paracetamol can cross the human placenta, there is no evidence of it producing foetal complications in animal models, and it is considered a safe drug during pregnancy. 2 For this reason, paracetamol is the first-line analgesic drug used in pregnant women.

Is ADCO Napamol tablets safe in pregnancy?

My doctor prescribed it when we found out I’m pregnant and I had a cold. I am now 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant. This is safe to take throughout pregnancy.

Is it safe to take paracetamol during pregnancy?

It is mainly during this time that some medicines are known to cause birth defects. The majority of studies have shown that women who took paracetamol during the first three months of pregnancy are no more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women who did not.

When is the best time to take paracetamol?

No increased risk of giving birth too early (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) was shown in the one study which investigated this risk in women who took paracetamol during the third trimester. Can taking paracetamol in pregnancy cause my baby to be small at birth (low birth weight)?

Are there any side effects to taking paracetamol?

Paracetamol (also known by brand names Panadol, Hedex or Disprol) is one of the most common painkillers that can be taken for a number of complaints including headache, fever, back pain, sore throats etc. It’s usually recommended as the first painkiller to try because it’s good at tackling mild to moderate pain and side effects are very rare.

Which is the best painkiller for pregnant women?

Paracetamol is the most popular choice of drugs for pregnant women to get relief from pain and fever. Not only is it the world’s most popular painkiller, but it is also among the only painkillers which are known to have no direct side effect on the baby.