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Suggest Treatment For Parotitis During Pregnancy

i am in my 6th month of pregnancy. in my 3rd month I had an attack of parotitis. I have had one again. My ENT and gynae assure me things are ok and have put me on CEFTUM. But online i am reading about congenital defects? Should i seek out another opinion?
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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ceftum is the category b drug in pregnancy.no reported congenital malformation to baby has been repoted till date. so its ok to take ceftum during pregnancy.
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Suggest Treatment For Parotitis During Pregnancy

ceftum is the category b drug in pregnancy.no reported congenital malformation to baby has been repoted till date. so its ok to take ceftum during pregnancy.