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Hello this is chetna , actually I m pregnant and completed 5 months of pregnancy . Actually I m having n my noses are blocked at the tym of sleeping so for some relief I m using 'otrivin oxy'
May I know please is this safe in pregnancy. So can I continue this.
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Dont use them use saline nasal drops instead after examining with prescription
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It is not safe
Saline nasal drops u will get u can use that
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Original is a Category C drug. Take only for few days. Avoid as much as possible.
Take steam Inhalation instead
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Dr. Vandana
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Better to avoid it. Go for saline nasal drops. If needed only for 2/3doses.
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Steam inhalation with Karvol plus
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