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Can you use pantoprazole sod dr 40 mg tab while pregnant to prevent heartburn and acid reflex? that pills is the only thing preventing mine right now
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Yes: that is pregnancy level safety B, that is the same safety level as taking tylenol (acetaminophen) as well. If you need additional support for acid indigestion you can also feel free to take some Tums
Answered 2/18/2015
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