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Can Montelukast Be Taken During Pregnancy?
Question: Can I use montek lc tab during missed period time like in 3rd week of pregnancy time
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid during pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Montelukast is used for allergy or bronchial asthma.
It is to be used in pregnancy only when benefit is more than risk.
It is better to avoid as it may also cause some congenital malformations.
Discuss with your treating doctor for other mode of remedies.
Why are you taking the medication?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist
Better to avoid during pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Montelukast is used for allergy or bronchial asthma.
It is to be used in pregnancy only when benefit is more than risk.
It is better to avoid as it may also cause some congenital malformations.
Discuss with your treating doctor for other mode of remedies.
Why are you taking the medication?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
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