Pregnant. Having Chest Congestion. Is It Safe To Take Deriphillyn Injection?

Posted on Thu, 13 Dec 2012

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Question : Hi, I am 5 weeks pregnant and am asthmatic since
childhood. I m having chest congestion due to which
my asthama has increased.is it safe to take deriphillyn injection? If yes please recommended the dosage

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (19 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
For acute asthmatic attacks, you can take injection deriphyllin. But having a salbutamol inhaler or a nebulisation will offer a better and instant relief from the congestion. You can consult a physician for appropriate dosage regimens according to your built and the clinical symptoms.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.

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