Question 1

is it safe to take nyquil if you have allergy for sulfa (g6pd)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The ingredients should not cause any problems with your g6pd deficiency.

Question 2

is it safe to take nyquil or dayquil if you have g6pd deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Safe: As fast as I can tell,the ingredients in these medications have not been reported to cause hemolysis in people with g6pd deficiency. It's best to check with your pharmacist who can give you information about medications that you must avoid.

Question 3

my friend has a head cold and chest congestion. he has g6pd. what otc decongestants are safe for him to take?

Accepted Answer

?COPD? : Should c his pulmonary specialist as many have some drugs that may effect the respiratory system.

Question 4

can g6pd deficient kids under 5 take multi vitamin supplements? are all vitamins safe for such kids?

Accepted Answer

Standard types safe: The standard types of multi-vitamins or multi-vitamins plus minerals are as safe for children with G6PD deficiency as they are for non-G6PD-deficient children. If unusual, non-standard doses are used, then nobody really knows how safe or unsafe those supplements would be. Thus, one should stick with standard dosing and reputable brands.

Question 5

i have to go to dentist and he said that i should take 2g of amoxicillin 1 hour prior to appointment.i have g6pd deficiency and acid reflux.is it safe?

Accepted Answer

It is safe: Amoxicillin is safe to use in patients with g6pd deficiency and acid reflux.

Question 6

please explain if it is safe to take hepatitis vaccine ( i have favism ) ?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis vaccine: It is safe to take the hepatitis vaccines despite your favism.

Question 7

is eucalyptus safe for g6pd baby?

Accepted Answer

Is NOT Safe: G6PD Deficiency; a genetic disorder; a key enzyme is lacking causing red blood cell destruction, anemia, jaundice, &amp; more. Symptoms are triggered by: foods (fava beans, ascorbic acid, soy), drugs (Sulfa), other (infections, moth balls, henna), Eucalyptus oil is not safe for any child regardless of having G6PD Def. Safety of the feeding the leaves to children is also unknown &amp; should be avoided.

Question 8

i want list of safe drugs for g6pd pat?

Accepted Answer

Here's the website : That explains this x-linked recessive genetic disorder of metabolism, also called favism because eating fava beans & their products  causes  hemolytic anemia ( the breaking of red blood cells) in people with g6pd deficiency. Anti-malarial drugs & infections  from some  viruses & bacteria can also cause hemolysis. See http://ghr.Nlm.Nih.Gov/condition/glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase-deficiency.

Question 9

co- amoxiclav is safe for g6pd?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Neither of the two components (amoxicillin, clavulanic acid) causes problems in persons with the G6PD gene. Smart move to ask to be certain!

Question 10

i am g6pd deficient. is it safe for me to consume modafinil ?

Accepted Answer

Yes : After review of several lists of medications to avoid with G6PD deficiency, Modafinil does not appear on any of the lists. it should therefore be safe. Talk to your prescribing physician about the risks, benefits and side effects of your medicine.

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