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Can My Pregnant Wife Take Medicine For Worms In Her Stomach ?

thank u for reply about my problem related to my wife 0f 8 weeks pregnancy having c thank u for ur reply about my problem related to my wifeof 8 wks pregnancy c/o heamaturia which is settled down after following ur advise.now 2 days before she passed a worm in stool about 12cm long.plz guide me about the managment of this issue.should she use drugs for worm or wait.any harm of these drugs to fetus. she has history of abdominal pain on off
Tue, 17 Jan 2012
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I am happy healthcaremagic.com was of help to u, i hope u continue to use our services. Albendazole is used for de worming normally but it cannot be used in pregnancy, however it can be used during lactation. Its alternative mebendazole is also contraindiacated

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Can My Pregnant Wife Take Medicine For Worms In Her Stomach ?

Thanks for the query I am happy healthcaremagic.com was of help to u, i hope u continue to use our services. Albendazole is used for de worming normally but it cannot be used in pregnancy, however it can be used during lactation. Its alternative mebendazole is also contraindiacated Have a healthy living