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Is Idebenone Safe During Pregnancy?
Question: My wife is 4 months pregnant. During this visit doctor gave her calcium, iron and idegen(idebenome - 45 mg) for better supply of oxygen. According to doctor amd reports everything is going normal. Should we take this extra supplement- idegen? Is it perfectly safe during pregnancy?
Brief Answer:
Not necessary if everything is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Idebenone is an anti oxidant and a general supplement used during pregnancy. It does not necessarily increase the oxygen supply to the baby. It will help in otherwise general well being of the mother and baby.
If everything is normal in ultrasound scans then you can avoid taking it. It's safety during pregnancy has not been proven in any human studies.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow-up queries that you have.
Wishing her a good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Not necessary if everything is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Idebenone is an anti oxidant and a general supplement used during pregnancy. It does not necessarily increase the oxygen supply to the baby. It will help in otherwise general well being of the mother and baby.
If everything is normal in ultrasound scans then you can avoid taking it. It's safety during pregnancy has not been proven in any human studies.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow-up queries that you have.
Wishing her a good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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