Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it ok to use co enzyme q10, salicylic acid, sodium laureth sulfate, passionflower, pineapple, ginseng, grapefruit extracts topically during pregnancy?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Maybe: I wouldn't use any of these during pregnancy. No studies have ever shown adequate safety during pregnancy with any of these herbal meds. Why risk it?
Answered 9/4/2013
4.9k views
Thank
No.: Any medication that is not necessary to, treat a medical problem should be avoided in pregnancy. This includes topicals because some of those ingredients will be absorbed into the bloodstream. Why take a chance. Stick with a good moisturizing lotion.
Answered 9/4/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi good day to all doctors.. Just wanna ask, is pineapple good to eat during pregnancy? Thank you
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you eat pineapple during first trimester of pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to take papaya enzyme supplements during pregnancy? (for heartburn)
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have an allergy to sulfur. Would this allergy mean I am allergic to sodium laureth sulfate found in body wash?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can having gallbaldder removed cause elevated liver enzymes during pregnancy 7 years later?
Hi,salycilic acid 5% during pregnancy..I used it in thighs & legs as scrub ,then discovered my pregnancy,one month fetus,is it safe,worried?thnx
Can I take the digestive enzyme pancreatin during pregnancy?
Is pineapple safe to ear during early pregnancy? Is it okay to consume small amounts?
Is it safe to use a face mask during pregnancy? Face mask contains pineapple & cucumber.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
