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I M 16 Week Pregnant Now. I Am From Bad Cold,cough, Throat Infection Is It Safe To Take Sporidex AG-750 Mg For Baby?

Posted on Tue, 31 Jan 2023

Question: hi doctors. I m 16 week pregnant now. I am suffering from bad cold,cough, throat infection from past 4 days. My doctor prescribed the tablets Sporidex AG-750 mg and Relent twice a day for a week. Many are suggesting not to take medication because it may cause cancer to the baby.kindly suggest if I can take this tablets or should I leave. if I stop taking the tablet is it harmful to baby?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue sporidex.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sporidex is brand name of cephalexin and it is regarded as safe in pregnancy.
Sporidex is safe and it won’t cause cancer or any other serious side effects to your baby.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (9 hours later)

hi doctor, thanks for the suggestion. what about the tablet Relent which is prescribed for cough. kindly let me know about that.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Relent is safe in pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Relent is a brand name of combination drug having cetrezine and ambroxol has content.
Both cetrezine and ambroxol are classB drug which means they are absolutely safe in pregnancy and lactation.
You can take relent with out any concerns.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D