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20w pregnant. daughter is on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) pediatric. i have 2 administer& am scared of accidental exposure/ ingestion of drop/2. could 1/ 2 drops hurt baby?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Relax: We don't use this med at the end of pregnancy since it can increase jaundice risk. However, no problems with fetal formation are caused if it is used as a treatment during pregnancy.

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Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

20w pregnant. daughter is on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) pediatric. i have 2 administer& am scared of accidental exposure/ ingestion of drop/2. could 1/ 2 drops hurt baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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