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Can Duphaston Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Question: Hi,
My wife is 2 weeks pregnenant. She is 31 years of age. Doctor has prescribed Duphaston 10 mg for 3 weeks. I have read in internet that this drug is not used in many countries. Wanted to know if there is any cause for concern in taking this medecine.
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XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
safe in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX thanks for trusting health care magic.
Duphaston was once banned but then eventual detailed studies showed it safe and beneficial in maintaining and supporting pregnancy.
So keep taking it as advised.
Take care.
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Can Duphaston Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: safe in pregnancy Detailed Answer: Hello Mr XXXXXXX thanks for trusting health care magic. Duphaston was once banned but then eventual detailed studies showed it safe and beneficial in maintaining and supporting pregnancy. So keep taking it as advised. Take care.