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Will Takine Ovex During Pregnancy Harm Baby?
I have contracted threadworm and I am 10 weeks pregnant it is driving me mad I am doing every thing possible hygenic wise yet they will not go, I have other children I have treated, what are the risk to the unborn baby if I take Ovex. Many thanks in advance
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Hi,
Mebendazole belongs to the category C and this means animal studies have proven teratogenecity and there are no adequate human studies. Therefore, it is always ideal to avoid such drugs, especially during the first trimester unless strictly indicated. Please consult your health care provider for further suggestions. If it is absolutely necessary that you receive treatment for threadworm infestation, alternative medication may be sought. Please maintain genital hygiene. Hope this helps.
Mebendazole belongs to the category C and this means animal studies have proven teratogenecity and there are no adequate human studies. Therefore, it is always ideal to avoid such drugs, especially during the first trimester unless strictly indicated. Please consult your health care provider for further suggestions. If it is absolutely necessary that you receive treatment for threadworm infestation, alternative medication may be sought. Please maintain genital hygiene. Hope this helps.
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