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Im 25wks pregnant, had a bad cold, and took some cefuroxime, both tablets and injection. now i worry a lot:will my baby be less smart than other babies?

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Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

It's Ok: Cefuroxime is safe for pregnancy and should not effect brain development or intelligence in the future.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/21/2017

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A member asked:

Im 25wks pregnant, had a bad cold, and took some cefuroxime, both tablets and injection. now i worry a lot:will my baby be less smart than other babies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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