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Does Intake Of Zentel 3 Days Prior To Conception Have Any Effect On The Pregnancy ?

Posted on Tue, 8 May 2012

Question: Please help me. I took two ZENTEL 200 mg tablets 3 days before I had unprotected sex with my husband. I might be pregnant now so I am really worried as it says that I shouldn't take zentel 1 month before getting pregnant.. I wasn't pregnant when I took it, but the embryo probably implanted 2 weeks after I took it..should I have an abortion or what should I do? Please??

Answered by Dr. Meenakshi Titoria Sahu (8 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

In my opinion, albendazole intake 3 days before conception is not going to effect pregnancy because half life (duration for which drug stays in body)of albendazole typically varies from 8-12 hrs. It is to be avoided in first 3 months of pregnancy. You do not need to undergo abortion for this reason. Remember to have congenital anomaly scan.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.

Regards,

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