Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
I am 11 weeks pregnant and I have a student cough, possible pharyngitis and I was given cefpodoxime proxetil 200 mg for 5days is it safe to have during pregnancy?
5Doctors Answered
95% (326 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Hello, Cefpodoxime is pregnancy fda category b and can be given if required. Don't worry. It does not have teratogenic effect.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
89% (107 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Yes it's safe during pregnancy.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
90% (37 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Yes it is safe.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
89% (1155 ratings)
Ask Free Question
If doctor Prescribed it then you have to take it. If you have take it for long time then you will experience Teratogenicity ( Harmful for foetus).
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
89% (10 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Similar answer. Steam inhalation and gargling give good results in addition.
0 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Pregnant treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details
