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Can Deriphyllin, Theophylline, Montair LC, Codistar And Dezacor Be Taken For Dry Cough During Pregnancy?
Question: My wife having 21 week pregnancy. she has dry cough since one month.. Dr suggested medicine list.. Please suggest it is suitable or not...
1.Deriphyllin retard 150 table--ETOFYLINE/ETOPHYLLINE-115 MG +Theophylline 35 mg-twice in a day
2.MONTAIR LC...Levocetirizine + Montelukast-ones in a day
3.Codistar dry cough syrup--Chlorpheniamine+Codeine phosphate-thrice in a day
4. Dezacor-6-Deflazacort--twice in a day
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Thanks for quick response...They have give medicine for 3 days only... should i skip Deflazacort, if side effect in long run or continue for 3 days.. please suggest once aagain..
1.Deriphyllin retard 150 table--ETOFYLINE/ETOPHYLLINE-115 MG +Theophylline 35 mg-twice in a day
2.MONTAIR LC...Levocetirizine + Montelukast-ones in a day
3.Codistar dry cough syrup--Chlorpheniamine+Codeine phosphate-thrice in a day
4. Dezacor-6-Deflazacort--twice in a day
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Thanks for quick response...They have give medicine for 3 days only... should i skip Deflazacort, if side effect in long run or continue for 3 days.. please suggest once aagain..
Brief Answer:
Detail below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The first three (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) medicines are safe but 4th Deflazacort may cause side effects to the baby in the long run, safe for 3-5 days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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Brief Answer:
Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Continue for 3 days, no problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Detail below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The first three (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) medicines are safe but 4th Deflazacort may cause side effects to the baby in the long run, safe for 3-5 days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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Brief Answer:
Welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Continue for 3 days, no problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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