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How Harmful Is It To Take Ibuprofen When Pregnant?

Hi my name is Nathan and my wife is 22 weeks pregnant and she took 2 tablets of equate brand of ibuprofen at 11am this morning and 2 more at 7pm and she didn't realize that she wasn't supposed to take ibuprofen. Will there be any harm done at all to her or the baby?
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.

Ibuprofen should not be taken in pregnancy, especially in 3rd trimester.
For the couple of doses your friend has taken, don,t worry she is still in 2nd trimester and also a small amount is very unlikely to cause any problems.

To be on the safe side, if she is looking for pain relief while pregnant, stick with acetaminophen. Acetaminophen (also sold under the brand name Tylenol) has a long history of safe use during pregnancy.

Hope this guides you. Thank you.
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How Harmful Is It To Take Ibuprofen When Pregnant?

Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns. Ibuprofen should not be taken in pregnancy, especially in 3rd trimester. For the couple of doses your friend has taken, don,t worry she is still in 2nd trimester and also a small amount is very unlikely to cause any problems. To be on the safe side, if she is looking for pain relief while pregnant, stick with acetaminophen. Acetaminophen (also sold under the brand name Tylenol) has a long history of safe use during pregnancy. Hope this guides you. Thank you.