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Is it advisable to take Sulfatrim DS during pregnancy?

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Patient's Query

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I am 16 weeks pregnant, will taking Sulfatrim DS harm my baby?

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I do not recommend this Sulfatrim DS (Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim) at your pregnancy age. If you have been prescribed for any infection, please tell the doctor you are pregnant and change therapy. Usually, penicillins are safe to use. Other drugs including Sulfatrim are recommended when penicillins do not work. Discuss this with the doctor who prescribed Sulfatrim to you. All the best to you and your baby.

Answered byDr. Albana Greca

Medically reviewed byDr. Divya Banu M

Published At September 10, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 22, 2023

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