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Is Locast Intake For Body Itching Safe During Pregnancy?
Hello Doctor, I am having itching all over my body since few months. goosebumps and rashes develop when i scratch. i am taking LOCAST ( levocet) and get relieved for 2-3 days. I am 31yrs old and pregnant. wt. is 70 kg and in first trimester of pregnancy. is it safe to take LOCAST every 2-3 days in pregnancy? Thanku
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Levocetrizine is a FDA category B drug, which is found to be safe in animal studies, however no large scale studies are done in humans. It is not found to cause any adverse effects on fetus and can be given in pregnancy when the benefit of drug outweighs the risk associated.
You can besafely take it as advised by your doctor.
Hope you found the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
You can besafely take it as advised by your doctor.
Hope you found the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Dr Deepti Verma
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