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Can Avil Be Taken For Body Itching During Pregnancy?
Hello Doctor, I am shaik from KSA, so KIndly Request you to please suggest me regarding the EVIL Tablet which i want to take for Itching problem on the body, But i have dare to gave this dose with out prescription of a Doctor Because My Wife is pregnant from 10 Weeks so in this situation shall we gave this tablet to my wife or not please suggest me ASAP. Thanks&Regards:- Shaik Email - YYYY@YYYY
Dear Shake, Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data: age, duration of pregnancy, purpose for taking Avil tablet. In general all medications in the first trimester should be avoided as much as possible and use other non drug remedies. However, Avil (Pheniramine maleate) is considered safe in pregnancy & can be used if prescribed by a doctor for the itching problem. Since Avil tablet is known to cause drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation the other safer medication to treat itching problem is Cetrizine which is less sedating. Besides medications let her apply Calamine lotion on the affected area for the symptomatic relief. She should be examined by a doctor to rule out the possible underlying cause of itching and treated accordingly. Hope this will help.
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Can Avil Be Taken For Body Itching During Pregnancy?
Dear Shake, Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data: age, duration of pregnancy, purpose for taking Avil tablet. In general all medications in the first trimester should be avoided as much as possible and use other non drug remedies. However, Avil (Pheniramine maleate) is considered safe in pregnancy & can be used if prescribed by a doctor for the itching problem. Since Avil tablet is known to cause drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation the other safer medication to treat itching problem is Cetrizine which is less sedating. Besides medications let her apply Calamine lotion on the affected area for the symptomatic relief. She should be examined by a doctor to rule out the possible underlying cause of itching and treated accordingly. Hope this will help.