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Can a pregnant woman take Acetaminophen along with Levocetirizine?

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Hi doctor,

My wife is 12 weeks pregnant and has a congested nose and body aches. She is taking Levocetirizine 5 mg for allergy, helping the cold. Can she also take Acetaminophen along with Levocetirizine for body aches? Please advise.
Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

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Dr Uzma Arqam is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with clinical experience of 21 years in handling patients. She completed her Diploma in Gynecology And Obstetrics at Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, University of Dublin, and MBBS at the University of Karachi. Currently, she is practicing in Rauha Consultant Clinics, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She is more interested in treating gynaecology cases of different ages of women to guide them have health precautions and daily life tips to prevent long-term effects developed with or without ageing.

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Hi,

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Thank you for your query.

  1. She should have least medications in early pregnancy and be completely symptom-free.
  2. She can have anti-allergic only and only when it is needed. A corticosteroid inhaler can be used if there is no benefit from recurrent steam inhalation and gargles.
  3. Steam inhalation and gargles should be done if symptoms are even suspected.
  4. Mefenamic acid 500 mg can be taken for pain.
  5. If there is no benefit, she can take a steroid inhaler for relief.
  6. Please consult a doctor, discuss with them, and take the medication with their consent for any health issue she has.
  7. Maintain a healthy diet and daily walk.

Please follow up for further assistance.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 23, 2023
Reviewed At October 10, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Uzma Arqam is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with clinical experience of 21 years in handling patients. She completed her Diploma in Gynecology And Obstetrics at Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, University of Dublin, and MBBS at the University of Karachi. Currently, she is practicing in Rauha Consultant Clinics, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She is more interested in treating gynaecology cases of different ages of women to guide them have health precautions and daily life tips to prevent long-term effects developed with or without ageing.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Uzma Arqam is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with clinical experience of 21 years in handling patients. She completed her Diploma in Gynecology And Obstetrics at Royal College of Physicians, Ireland, University of Dublin, and MBBS at the University of Karachi. Currently, she is practicing in Rauha Consultant Clinics, in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. She is more interested in treating gynaecology cases of different ages of women to guide them have health precautions and daily life tips to prevent long-term effects developed with or without ageing.

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