How Can Fever, Body Pain And Headache Be Treated At 11 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2023

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Question : My wife is having fever of 100.3 and is having body pain and headache at this moment, shes also 11 weeks pregnant. I am planning to go see doctor in morning but meanwhile should i give her paracetamol to control fever and bodyache

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can give paracetamol

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Following medicines are considered safe during pregnancy
- Paracetamol for fever
- Ibuprofen for body aches
- Amoxicillin as an antibiotic
- Cetirizine for runny nose.
- Ondansetron and other antiemetics for vomiting

She may drink lots of fluids and take ginger and basil tea. Yes, you can see your doctor.

Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar