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Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies. Trade marks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies. The Ministry of Health has detailed advice about pregnancy care at different alert levels. Breastfeeding is safe and the best option even if you have COVID as it can provide protection for your baby. Taking medicines while pregnant can affect your baby.
If you're already taking medicine for a health condition, don't stop it until you've discussed this with your GP. If you take medicine for a long-term health condition, talk about this with your GP or specialist before becoming pregnant. This is especially important if you have epilepsy , diabetes or a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder.
This means your medicine can be adjusted if necessary. It's safe to take paracetamol when you're pregnant. The adult dose of paracetamol is two mg tablets up to four times a day. Sometimes a painkiller is the only remedy, but you can also try to gain relief from the following:. Stretching - see a physio who can tell you which stretches are safe for you to do during pregnancy. Heat pack — depending on the location of your pain, a microwavable heat pack may help.
Sleeping position — try sleeping on your left side and using a sleep aid pillow to support your abdomen. Support belt — use a maternity belt to support the weight of your abdomen during the day. Pregnant or not we are all at risk of fever. Colds, flu and gastroenteritis are the most common causes. While it is common to take paracetamol to reduce fever while pregnant, there are some alternatives you can try.
Cool cloths — placing a cold, wet cloth on your wrists, forehead or ankles can reduce fever. Slightly warm bath — as the water slowly cools so does the body temperature. Keep up the fluids — fever can cause dehydration so drink plenty of water or herbal tea. Different stages of pregnancy are at higher risk of birth defects. During weeks the risks decrease but pick up from weeks 27 to 40 as the foetal organs start to function. The organs are immature and inefficient at medication and nutrient elimination.
However, there can be more harm done to a foetus if their mother stops taking some medications while pregnant. Antidepressants, asthma inhalers and anticonvulsant medications are continued by most mothers through pregnancy to ensure a healthy baby. The Therapeutic Goods Administration TGA regulates any therapeutic goods that are supplied, imported, manufactured, exported and advertised in Australia.
The Administration is responsible for conducting pre-market assessment and post-market monitoring of therapeutic goods. All medications have a category. Category A medications are the preferred option as large numbers of pregnant women have taken them without any proven increase in the frequency of malformations or harmful effects on the foetus.
Remember to read all labels, packaging and information sheets before taking any medication, particularly when pregnant. If you are unsure if a medication is safe, call the Medicine Line, ask a pharmacist or your doctor. Paracetamol and Pregnancy. Paracetamol and Pregnancy Maternity Care. By Tammy George. Paracetamol The active ingredient in Panadol is paracetamol which is an analgesic and antipyretic.
Is Panadol Safe in Pregnancy? Side effects are rare and generally mild including: Rash Allergic reactions Drug fever Low levels of red and white blood cells and platelets Low levels of neutrophils and thrombocytes in the blood Toxicity of the liver is the most dangerous side effect, usually caused by a double dose of paracetamol.
Marketing of Paracetamol Paracetamol is the active ingredient in many medications. Ibuprofen and Aspirin Ibuprofen, which is chemically similar to Aspirin, reduces inflammation by blocking the production of prostaglandins, a natural chemical released by the body, which causes pain, fever and inflammation.
Side effects of ibuprofen include: Nausea Heartburn Diarrhoea A headache and dizziness Drowsiness and fatigue Tingling or numbness in hands and feet Gastric ulcers and bleeding Hypertension Side effects can also be impacted by the users' size, weight, previous use and the combination of other drugs. Marketing of Ibuprofen Ibuprofen is available in tablet, capsule, soluble powder, liquid and suppository form.
Tammy George Please note: Tammy's blog is general advice only.
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