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Over-the-counter medications: Risk and safety in pregnancy.
- Source :
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Seminars in perinatology [Semin Perinatol] 2015 Nov; Vol. 39 (7), pp. 541-4. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are among the most commonly used products in pregnancy. Similar to prescription medications, for many products there is a lack of adequate data on safety of use in pregnancy. Assumptions of safety for these products based on long experience and OTC status, in the absence of data, may be ill founded. Examples of four OTC products used to treat common conditions in pregnancy are described. Potential links to adverse short- and long-term infant outcomes for these products are reviewed, and the strengths and limitations of data to support these. Research to detect or rule out these risks is essential.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics
Adult
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic pharmacokinetics
Antiemetics pharmacokinetics
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Nasal Decongestants pharmacokinetics
Nonprescription Drugs adverse effects
Nonprescription Drugs pharmacokinetics
Patient Education as Topic
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications drug therapy
Risk Assessment
Vitamins pharmacokinetics
Acetaminophen administration & dosage
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic administration & dosage
Antiemetics administration & dosage
Nasal Decongestants administration & dosage
Nonprescription Drugs administration & dosage
Pregnancy Complications prevention & control
Vitamins administration & dosage
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-075X
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Seminars in perinatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26452317
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semperi.2015.08.009