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I am 16 weeks pregnant with my third child .i have been prescribed 1gram ceftriaxone i/v twice daily by my physician .will this dosage hurt my baby.

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No: It is considered safe in pregnancy.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2013

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