Brief Answer:
Category C drugs in pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query.
Orflo contains oflaxacin with
ornidazole.
Varicil contains calcium dobesilate.
Pilex and sitcom are herbal products.
Smuth syrup contains
liquid paraffin and
magnesium hydroxide etc.
Most of these products belong to category C drugs in pregnancy.
Means animal studies showed some side effects on fetus whereas sufficient human studies are lacking.
So these should be used when benefits
overweight the risks.
As you have not yet reached the expected date of periods, you can use the antibiotics for shorter period like 3 days.
Remaining local creams and syrup you can continue till you get relief from hemorrhoids.
Once you get relief, you can stop the medicines and continue with dietary management.
Taking plenty of water, fluids, fruits, peas, nuts etc will relieve the
constipation and prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids.
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Take care.
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