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Can Cefpodoxime Be Taken During Pregnancy?
Hi i am at my 11th week of pregnancy. at the beginning of pregnancy i made an urine analysis and came out that pus cells were 12-15[/HPF] after the urine culture the Doc recommended Nitrofurantoine. after two weeks i came back and i made a new urine test and came out that pus cell get 20-25 [/HPF] after the treatment! now the doc prescribed me cefpodoxime (200mg) for one week. i am afraid to hurt the baby with all this antibiotics! there is no other way?
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hello,
You can continue cefpodoxime.
It is safe and does not harm your baby.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can continue cefpodoxime.
It is safe and does not harm your baby.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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