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Is Motrin PM Advisable During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Question: can I take Motrin pm if I just found out I'm pregnant?
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No , not in pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Motrin PM is a combination of ibuprofen and diphenhydramine.
It is not advisable to take it in pregnancy.

Discuss the need with your treating physician.
What are the symptoms for which you are taking this medication?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back with further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Deepti Verma

OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Practicing since :2009

Answered : 5064 Questions

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Is Motrin PM Advisable During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: No , not in pregnancy Detailed Answer: Hello , Motrin PM is a combination of ibuprofen and diphenhydramine. It is not advisable to take it in pregnancy. Discuss the need with your treating physician. What are the symptoms for which you are taking this medication? Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back with further queries. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN specialist