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I'm 34w pregnant, without thinking i rubbed my husband's back with voltaren (diclofenac) & washed my hands.voltaren (diclofenac) is forbidden after 30w. can this harm my baby?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Wash hands: I think we answered this for you before. This is not going to cause any harm. In the future just wash your hands after use if exposed.

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Low: This one time topical exposure should not be a problem

Answered 7/15/2016

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A member asked:

I'm 34w pregnant, without thinking i rubbed my husband's back with voltaren (diclofenac) & washed my hands.voltaren (diclofenac) is forbidden after 30w. can this harm my baby?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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