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Is Duphaston Safe To Take During A Pregnancy For Abdomen Cramps?

i have been told by my doctor to take duphaston 10mg 3x a day for 2 weeks because yesterday i experienced a brief cramps on my lower abdomen. i am 5 weeks pregnant... is it safe to take duphaston with the given dosage? i am worried because i just read that too much of taking duphaston might have effects on my baby..
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
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Welcome to HCM
i have read and understood your query
I hope this will be helpful
yes duphastan is safe and is prescribed in pregnancy.it is a hormone which is naturally produced in body during pregnancy to maintain the pregnancy
though i would recommend you to take it twice daily instead of thrice.
I will be very glad to know if you find it useful
Thankyou
Regards Dr Faeza Sherdil
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Is Duphaston Safe To Take During A Pregnancy For Abdomen Cramps?

Welcome to HCM i have read and understood your query I hope this will be helpful yes duphastan is safe and is prescribed in pregnancy.it is a hormone which is naturally produced in body during pregnancy to maintain the pregnancy though i would recommend you to take it twice daily instead of thrice. I will be very glad to know if you find it useful Thankyou Regards Dr Faeza Sherdil