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Is it safe to take da drug avil 25 by a pregnant mother of about 12 weeks?

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Avil or Advil (ibuprofen)?: Avila is pheniramine, an antihistamine. It isn't associated with birth defects and is safe to use during pregnancy. Advil, or ibuprofen, is a nsaid, and shouldn't be used during pregnancy.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Avil (Pheniramine) : Is an antihistamine which has anticholinergic effects that is used for allergic conditions. Avil is pregnancy category c. Drugs.Com defines fda category c as “animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus ; there are no adequate ; well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.” dw your doctor.

Answered 7/4/2016

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