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Can Cetrizine Hydrochloride Taken To Treat Skin Irritation Affect The Fetus ?

i am 23yrs ,one month pregnant and have got an allery so i take cetrizine hydrochloride to stop the itching and skin irritation. could it affect the baby?
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
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in the early period of pregnancy when fetal parts are in the stage of forming drugs should be taken very carefully .cetrizine for one or two days don`t make any difference ,but don`t consume for long time.
     
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Aashish Raghu's  Response
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Yes Cetrizine is relatively safe in Pregnancy. Take the dose as prescribed by your Doctor only.
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Can Cetrizine Hydrochloride Taken To Treat Skin Irritation Affect The Fetus ?

Hello in the early period of pregnancy when fetal parts are in the stage of forming drugs should be taken very carefully .cetrizine for one or two days don`t make any difference ,but don`t consume for long time. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”