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Is Taking Dramamine Safe During Pregnancy?

hi.. im now at 28th week of pregnancy.. still i have vomtings .if i dont take medicine i will get vomit.. In bangkok ,Doctor suggested a medicine by name Dramamine .. she said it is safe but still some sites answer that it will be having some side effects.. Mam can u please help me whether it is safe medication or not .. i too have severe gastric problem for that doctor suggested pantop 40.. please help me whether it is safe to use both medicines or not?is it safe for unborn baby?
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi,
I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Dimenhydrinate, the content of Dramamine has been given the pregnancy category B by the FDA. This means the drug can be used if absolutely needed and no known teratogeneic effects reported. Pantoprazole, again, has been assigned pregnancy category B by the FDA. Thus, it should be used only if the benefits outweigh the risks in pregnancy. Since you are 28 weeks pregnant, with organogenesis stage over, the risk of congenital anomalies is low. Please get regular follow up. Wish you safe motherhood.
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Is Taking Dramamine Safe During Pregnancy?

Hi, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Dimenhydrinate, the content of Dramamine has been given the pregnancy category B by the FDA. This means the drug can be used if absolutely needed and no known teratogeneic effects reported. Pantoprazole, again, has been assigned pregnancy category B by the FDA. Thus, it should be used only if the benefits outweigh the risks in pregnancy. Since you are 28 weeks pregnant, with organogenesis stage over, the risk of congenital anomalies is low. Please get regular follow up. Wish you safe motherhood.