Safe Antibiotic During Pregnancy

Hi I am HIV positive, 39 weeks pregnant and I am on FDC. At the clinic yesterday they gave me ilvitrim so I was wondering if is it safe to take those pills during pregnancy ## Im7 weeks pregnancy I'm not HIV positive and I'm at the clinic 2day they give me ilvitrim so isn't safe to drink the tablets ## is Ampliclox safe to take during first trimester of pregnancy ## These are antibiotics and should be taken according to the doctor's instructions, if they have decided it would beneficial for you and your baby. The NIH lists typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Congratulations to all on the babies! How is everyone doing? Did you experience any problems?

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Please help me find out, is this antibiotic safe for a pregnant women? It's my sister, she's carrying twins at 9wks and she's having discharge and they told her to take anaerobyl 400. Please help. ## Hello, Kathy! How is your sister doing? Yes, the U.S. FDA says that there has been no evidence of risk shown if taken during pregnancy. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. ## Hi. I was not feeling well and I went to the Dr and he gave me anaerobyl 400. Is it safe for pregnancy? ## Verwon, Thanx for the respond but unfortunately my sister lost both of her babies; after taking it she did have all the side effects and she started to bleed. Thank u though for ur time. ## Hi. I'm 24 weeks pregnant and have a yel...

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Im 20 weeks pregnant and my doctor gave me betamox 250g for infection is it safe to use ## Hello, Tamar! How are you? Congratulations on the baby! And yes, the U.S. FDA does not list this antibiotic as having any risk during pregnancy. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I got poked by a safety pin in my knuckle and it went into my finger pretty deep. I took it out and it immediately was swollen and blackish blue color. It looks like it punctured my vein or something or popped a blood vessel. I have a brand new prescription of amoxicillin, would this help or do you think this will just go away on its own? Also I'm 7 months pregnant, is amoxicillin safe to take with the baby? ## Amoxicillin is a class B drug which means it has been studied in animals to 10x what we give to people and no birth defects have been found. If you were breastfeeding, there would be some crossover as it is present in small amounts in breast milk, but it is one of the safest antibiotics for pregnant women on the market. ## However, it will not help with this type of issue. Am...

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I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I have the flu, so the doctor gave me Betamax 500mg to drink 3 times a day. Is it safe while pregnant? ## Yes, the U.S. FDA does not list it as being dangerous, when taken during pregnancy, but it will not do anything to help with flu symptoms. The flu is caused by a virus and an antibiotic is only effective at treating bacterial infections. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications? Congratulations on the pregnancy!!! ## Here in Seacoast where the winters are damp and cold, I used betamax during my pregnancy. Didn't have any issues... quite the contrary, it helped me recover from our long cold and flu season quickly. In Seacoast, it's...

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I suspect I may be pregnant and I have taken one tablet of bactrim forte for a urinary tract infection. Is it safe? ## Bactrim should never be taken during pregnancy. However if the benefit far outweighs the consequennces, the doctor will sometimes make an exception. I think you will be ok. Just get to a doc right away. congrats ## This medication, containing Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic. It is listed as Pregnancy Category C, which means the effects on pregnancy are not known, so please see your doctor. ## I have stomach problem and I m pregnant now. The doctor prescribe me bactrim ds 800-160 tab. I have taken one lastnite and caused me headache and could not sleep. It is prescribed for 14 days but I m hesitated to take another one now. I don't feel ...

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Is this drug safe to take during one's pregnancy? ## I just want to know more about its possible side effects. ## If boys take this med, they tend to get more side effects. ## Inoflox contains the active ingredient Ofloxacin, this is an antibiotic. Gender does not matter, everyone can experience side effects from using any medication. Some of the most common side effects for antibiotics include: nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness and skin rash. It is NOT, however, recommended for use during pregnancy, because it does cross the placenta. Please speak to your doctor. ## I'm pregnant and I have a bad odor/discharge, and my husband has an STI. What medicine can I take if Inoflox is not an option? ## If a male has an STI and takes this medicine what are the known side effects? ## It is an ...

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Can this antibiotic be taken if your pregnant? I was prescribed this medicine but I'm still not sure if I can take it of I am with child. ## Hello, Mimi! How are you? No, it is generally not recommended during pregnancy, because there has been evidence that is does cause risk to the baby. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Was the prescribing doctor aware that you're pregnant? What infection is being treated?

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I want to know if Ampiclox from Beecham is harmful to a six weeks and five days pregnancy? ## Hi Stella - According to the MHRA, Ampiclox is a combination of penicillin type antibiotics Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. Both are considered relatively safe during pregnancy (Ampicillin more so). As long as you are taking them under your doctor's supervision during the pregnancy you and your unborn child should be okay, especially if your doctor has decided to prescribe the medication knowing that you are pregnant. Hope this helps! ## I am 4 months pregnant and am experiencing vaginal dryness. Is it possible to regain my normal level of moisture? Am constantly dry. ## @Fortunate, check with your doctor, but that could be due to hormonal changes which accompany your pregnancy, and there may n...

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I am 35 weeks pregant and my doctor give me some sulfameth trimethoprim for a boil could this hurt my baby can my baby have a defect. ## Hello, Marie101! How are you doing? This antibiotic, which is a generic for Bactrim isn't recommended during pregnancy, because animal studies have shown severe risks to the fetus. Learn more Bactrim details here. There's also a pretty high percentage of people that end up allergic to it and if you had a reaction, that could also put your baby in danger. Have you contacted you doctor about this? There are other much safer options that you can take. ## Hello Can you tell me about ( ENHANCIN 1 g )tab does it ok with the pregnant women or not ? Thank you

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I'm 2 weeks pregnant and doctor prescribed me with purbac, will it harm my baby? ## Hi Thandeka! If your doctor knows you're pregnant and prescribed this medication, then it should be safe to take. If you have any concerns call your doctor. ## No, this is actually not considered safe to take during pregnancy. It has been known to cause fetal harm and some very serious birth defects. If you require an antibiotic, it would be best to speak to your doctor about taking a different one. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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IS BETAMOX SAFE TO TAKE DURING PREGNANCY? ## Betamox contains the active ingredient Amoxicillin, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Has your doctor instructed you to use it? If you have an infection that requires treatment, letting it continue out of control would be far more dangerous to both you and the baby. This medication is also not known to cause any problems to the baby in studies. It may, however, cause some side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and skin rash. Learn more: ## i had a miscarage in february this yr,and went to the clinick b4 i lose the baby,dey took bloot tests and my h.i.v status was negative bt they found an infection in blood name syphillis,they gave me the treatment 4 it,bt i gues it diddnt help because aftr the...

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My doctor prescribed me to take CEFUROXIME AXITEL (neoxime) 500mg...for my UTI...after 5 days of taking it I found out that i am pregnant... Is it safe for my baby, taking this antibiotic in my 1st trimester?...Any possible side effects to the baby? Is it ok to stop the medication? Please advise. ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Yes, the U.S. FDA lists this antibiotic as being safe during pregnancy. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Please help, am 6 weeks pregnant, and I always feels pain abdominal , the doctor prescribed cefuroxime 500mg twice daily, but am scared of using the drug, hope it wouldn't harm my baby, please I need your advice, thank you. ##...

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Is taking 204 tablets of Erythromycin safe during your 23 weeks of pregnancy taking them in in 28 days after. Every 6 hours ## Hello, Benjamin! How are you? Yes, this antibiotic is considered safe to take during pregnancy. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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im 8 weeks pregnant..having sever cough with stomach pain during coughing..my gynaecologist prescribed me amoxicillin 875mg+potassium clavulanate 125mg..my body wt is 43kg. Is it safe to take this medicine..if i didnt take medicine will cough affect my baby? ## Hi, Nisha! Congrats on the pregnancy! And yes, this is a generic for the antibiotic Augmentin, which is considered safe during pregnancy and you are correct, if you have some type of infection, that would be far more dangerous to your baby than taking this medication. But it may cause you some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Augmentin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am currently taking ic nitrofur-macr 100 mg caps twice a day & am in my 28th wk of pregnancy..I keep reading that it shouldnt be taken in the third trimester ( im in my third trimester) but my doc prescribed it anyways..Should i contact her & see if i should stop for the next 11 wks??? ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections, most commonly UTIs. As to its use during pregnancy, while no studies have been done, many women have used it safely, with no reported ill effects. The time span that it actually shouldn't be used is when you are very close to delivery, around the 38th week, because it can interfere with the immature enzyme systems in the red blood cells of a newborn and cause anemia. If you are worried, then yes, by all means conta...

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I used Canex V during my fertile period for thrush infection due to antibiotics. Is it possible to still be able to get pregnant while you are using it. ## From what I could gather, Canex V contains the active ingredient Clotrimazole, which is an anti-fungal medication. So yes, it is normally used to treat things such as yeast/thrush infections. Regarding it's use during pregnancy, Clotrimazole topical has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. In which case animals who were given high doses intravaginally have not revealed evidence of teratogenicity. However, high "oral" doses resulted in embryotoxicity and maternal toxicity. In clinical trials involving women in their second and third trimester, Clotrimazole treatment of vaginal candidiasis was not associated wi...

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Is it safe for 3months pregnant to take cefalexin(mocep) and lagundi capsule for cough and cold? ## maysakit kc akong asthma hiyang jc ako sa lagundi.... yn kc binigay sakin ng center.. naun po bumili ako sa butika lagundi sya kaperehas ng kapangalan nyu safe po ba yun di po ba makksama sa bata mag ppitong buwan na po kc akong naung may 4 ## I'm sorry, I can't speak regarding the safety of Lagundi, since it an herbal supplement that has not been studied for use during pregnancy. The antibiotic Cephalexin, however, is listed as being safe during pregnancy, according to NIH studies. However, it is only effective at treating bacterial infections, so it will not do anything to help with a cold and cough. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic s...

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I am pregnant and I have UTI my doctor says i am resistant already to many antibiotics and she prescribed me a vial one and aside that its expensive I'm afraid it might affect my baby,i want to medicate myself in herbal ways,Is Sambong re-leaf forte safe for pregnant? ## Well, when you are pregnant, it is really safest to follow your doctor's advice and instructions. Sambong is an herbal supplement, that means the side effects and possible effects on a fetus have no been studied and are unknown. What has your doctor suggested you use? ## is herbal medicine like lagundi safe for pregnant women? ## my doctor suggested to take an ascobic acid... ## Rowena, as I said, herbal products are not medicines, so the side effects profiles and safety during pregnancy have not been studied. T...

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taking cefalexinum during pregnancy ## I am pregnant 14 weeks, they found mycoplasma and ureaplasma and they want me to drink antibiotics: cefalexinum for 7 days to cure it. Is that safe and is there any alternative ways how to cure urealasmas & mycoplasmas? ## During pregnancy, your best bet is to follow your doctors instructions and advice. We have no medical professionals here and even if we did it would be remiss of them to try to diagnose and treat over the internet. Please don't be afraid to speak to your doctor about your concerns and post back to let us know how you are doing.

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