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Is Tusq-D Advisable During The Second Trimester Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2015

Question: Can I take tusq-d in in second tremester of pregrancy ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Category C drug, can be taken as per prescription of your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

TusQ D contains dextromethorphan which is a Category C drug w.r.t. risk in pregnancy i.e studies in animals showed adverse effects on the fetus and human trials or data is lacking. If there is a compelling condition where the benefits outweigh the risks and your doctor has prescribed it then then you can take it as 2nd trimester is relatively much safer than 1st and 3rd especially in terms of drug side effects. Please consult your doctor before taking any medication especially in pregnancy.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 minutes later)

thanks for answering , I have read the answer in forums but the pain in unbearable doctors are not suggesting to go for medicines at all. they said bear the pain which I can't is there any harm in taking thr medicine ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

TusQ d is not a pain medication.

Kindly answer the following to help you better.

What exactly are you taking TusQ d for or what has it been prescribed for ?
Has your doctor advised you to take this medication after examining you ?
What symptoms are you feeling besides the pain ?
Where is the pain localized ?
Is the pain associated with increased force of coughing ?

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 hours later)

the pain is because of the cough, no one prescribed the medicine I have it with me I have used it before and I am not sure whether I can take in pregnancy. I only have severe dry cough nothing else. absolutely no other symptoms.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Intractable forceful / severe Cough can lead to increase in intra abdominal pressure which can be harmful to both you and the baby. TusQ d can be taken in such a case in the second trimester. However , you should visit your doctor, first to examine you and prescribe it accordingly.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar