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Suffering From Tonsillitis, Pregnant Currently. Prescribed Penicillin VK. Will It Cause Birth Defects?
Hi I have been prescribed Penicillin VK ( Phenoxymethylpenicillin ) 500 mg 4 times a day for tonsilitus and am currently 25 weeks pregnant. Just a bit worried about taking them as some websites say they have been known to cause birth defects. Also did query this with the pharmacist but assured me all was ok just looking to double check. #thanks
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
penicillin V is safe....you can take that.It does not cause birth defects.It is a category B drug,safe in pregnancy.
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penicillin group is safe and you can take it at any time of pregnancy even in ist trimestor
you dont worry it will have no effect on baby be sure
you dont worry it will have no effect on baby be sure
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