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What Causes Stomach Pain During Pregnancy After Taking Erythromycin?
hey i am 1 month pregnant n was given Erythromycin tablets from the clinic and also candizole pill. since i started taking the medication iv got an ongoing pain in my upper stomach ,should i get worried and what causes ds pain,will it affect ma unborn bby?
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Your observation is a good one, antibiotics can cause gastric irritation which is why they need to be prescribed with antacids or proton pump inhibitors. Taking a simple rantidine tablet 2-3 times a day before meals should certainly help.
Best wishes.
Your observation is a good one, antibiotics can cause gastric irritation which is why they need to be prescribed with antacids or proton pump inhibitors. Taking a simple rantidine tablet 2-3 times a day before meals should certainly help.
Best wishes.
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