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What Causes Redness All Over Body After Taking Progynova And Oripro?

Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015

Question: Hi Iv been taking progynova 2mg and oripro 200mg pessarie about 3 weeks now but suddenly It start redness all over my body and it's itchy what do you think it is is this from the tablet I'm taking cos I'm pregnant now and I'm very worried pls let me know thank you

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a side effect of drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Rashes and allergic reactions can be due to these drugs because it contains progesterone in it.
It is a hormone and given in pregnancy to support the pregnancy.
You should consult your treating doctor for the same.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 hours later)

Thanks for getting back to me the doctor gave me polaramine tablets for the allergies and my skin hasn't cool down yet would you recommend something else I'm very paranoid about my pregnancy I need to take tablets are harmless for my baby the polaramine is type A pretty good but it's not doing anything, thank you very much

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take cetrizine tablet.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
Please do not take so much of stress and take cetrizine for it.
You can apply coconut oil along with camphor on your washes for cooling effect.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

Thank you very much do you think the allergies I have will effect my unborn baby I'm really stress and concern about it

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No usually superficial rashes does not affect foetus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
Usually superficial rashes does not affect foetus and to see foetal well being get your ultrasound scan.
If you have no further questions and wants to close the discussion than please accept my answer if found useful.
Thanks.
Good luck for your future outcome and enjoy your happy motherhood.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad