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Can Acetominophen With Codeine Be Taken Together During Pregnancy?

pregnant and not feeling to good. im 24 weeks pregnant. i have been told that i have no cartilage in my hip joints so that causes me pain all the time but especially during winter. is it ok for me to take acetominophen with codeine? also everyone in my house hold has gotten bronchitis this season. they all seem to be getting better is it posibble that i can still get it? cause now im getting phlem coming up and when i cough it hurts in my chest and ive got alot of boogers too. should i go see a doctor about it?
Wed, 18 Mar 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Acetaminophen is safe in pregnancy and has no harmful effect on the foetus.
You can take it for pain relief.
Codeine is a pregnancy category C drug which should not be taken in pregnancy unless the benefits of the the drug outweighs the risk. Codeine is found to have teratogenic effect on the fetus and is found to cause respiratory tract malformation in the fetus.
I would suggest you to consult a physician and get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
In the meantime, you can take steam inhalation for symptomatic relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti verma
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Can Acetominophen With Codeine Be Taken Together During Pregnancy?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Acetaminophen is safe in pregnancy and has no harmful effect on the foetus. You can take it for pain relief. Codeine is a pregnancy category C drug which should not be taken in pregnancy unless the benefits of the the drug outweighs the risk. Codeine is found to have teratogenic effect on the fetus and is found to cause respiratory tract malformation in the fetus. I would suggest you to consult a physician and get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly. In the meantime, you can take steam inhalation for symptomatic relief. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr Deepti verma