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Took Levofloxacin Hydrochloride For Cold And Found Pregnancy. Any Harmful Affect On Pregnancy?
Question: 3 days prior Knowing that I was pregnant I had a cold. I took 3 capsules of a medication called Levofloxacin hydrochloride. I understand this medication is not recommended during pregnancy.
Question:
Did this affect my baby/fetus/pregnancy?
Btw, 1 capsule equals 0.1g according to the package I have still in front of me.
Question:
Did this affect my baby/fetus/pregnancy?
Btw, 1 capsule equals 0.1g according to the package I have still in front of me.
Hi,
Yes, the medicine Levofloxacin is contra-indicated in pregnancy.
You have taken 3 capsules equaling 0.3g in total. However, this is a very small dose and one time dose that you have taken. Hence, I do not think it can harm your baby/fetus/pregnancy or you.
Please relax and go ahead with your pregnancy.
Get an ultrasound check done at 6 weeks to 8 weeks to confirm on the same.
Let me know if you have more queries.
Regards,
Yes, the medicine Levofloxacin is contra-indicated in pregnancy.
You have taken 3 capsules equaling 0.3g in total. However, this is a very small dose and one time dose that you have taken. Hence, I do not think it can harm your baby/fetus/pregnancy or you.
Please relax and go ahead with your pregnancy.
Get an ultrasound check done at 6 weeks to 8 weeks to confirm on the same.
Let me know if you have more queries.
Regards,
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