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Hi,I am 24 weeks pregnant and suffering from cold and severe sore throat my general physician prescribed me ceftas 200, Calpol 500mg and cetriz 10mg 2 times a day. Is it safe for me to take this medicine during pregnancy as i have been through two miscarriages in past.
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Yes, these medications are safe and you can take it in pregnancy as well as it comes under category B of medications in pregnancy, which means that these don't cause any effects to fetus or mother. do take your medications properly and regularly. also take more fluids for sore throat and flu.
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Can Calpol And Ceftas Be Taken During Pregnancy?
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor Service. i reviewed your query and here is my answer. Yes, these medications are safe and you can take it in pregnancy as well as it comes under category B of medications in pregnancy, which means that these don t cause any effects to fetus or mother. do take your medications properly and regularly. also take more fluids for sore throat and flu. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.