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Is There Any Danger To Take Oratane During Pregnancy?
Hi my wife concieved while on a priscribed medication called oratane. we did not knw that she did fall pregnant at that time she is now three plus weeks preg and has been off her medication for the past week or so. she has been on a 7th month course and my biggest fear is that my child could be born with birth defects please help!!!!!
Oratane contains Isotretinoin which is derivative from Vitamin A. This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy. Women who are taking the drug are usually advised to get pregnant 6 months after stopping the drug. Since you are pregnant,I would suggest you to take an anomaly scan in order to rule any fetal defects.
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Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Is There Any Danger To Take Oratane During Pregnancy?
Hi, Oratane contains Isotretinoin which is derivative from Vitamin A. This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy. Women who are taking the drug are usually advised to get pregnant 6 months after stopping the drug. Since you are pregnant,I would suggest you to take an anomaly scan in order to rule any fetal defects. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician