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A member asked:

I'm 16 weeks pregnant and i've hemorrhoids, my doctor gave me daflon 5oo and procto-glyvenol ointment...i just want to know if it's safe for my baby?

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Not estalished: Daflon is used to reduce edema in hemorrhoids, and varicose veins, in animals found to be safe during pregnancy and lactation, but humans safty is not fully established, usually not recommended ask your OB doctor, most of the local oinments are safe.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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