Suggest Treatment For Headache During 36th Week Of Pregnancy

Posted on Sat, 16 Dec 2017

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Sat, 16 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

My wife is pregnant (in her 36th week) and is having a bad headache today. Can she take any medicine which would be safe for her and the baby?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Paracetamol is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the importance.

Yes, she can take PARACETAMOL tablet 650 mg safely after some food.
It is safe for both the mother and baby, and can be taken 2-3 times a day.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee