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Ocupol dx drops use in pregnancy
I am 23.5 weeks pregnant and my ENT prescribed Ocupol dx drops for ear infection. Is it safe to use
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You can use as it acts locally..avoid long term use...
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It contains antibiotics which is not recommended to be used in pregnancy
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Should be avoided
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Better to avoid
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Mangal Puri
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
48 yrs exp
Pune
Pregnancy is 23.5 wks , dosages of antibiotics in ear drops are very low, second thing those will mostly act locally, may help to clear the infection.
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Use those for the short duration only and avoid frequent use of the same.
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mam since the systematic side effects of these drops very minimal, u can use them if absolutely necessary. Consult ur doctor again for if any substitute drugs can be given as ur pregnant.
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Dr. Divya Kanwar
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Raigarh
Should be avoided in pregnancy
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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Bhopal
Better to avoid it.
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