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Hello pharmacist! My wife is 9 weeks pregnant, has toothache and swollen jaw. I do not dare to give medicine because of fear of affecting the fetus. But because the pain is too much, my wife can't stand it, so I want to ask the pharmacist for advice. Can pregnant women take Paracetamol 500 to relieve pain? When taking Paracetamol, will there be any effect on the development of the fetus? What dosage should be used? I thank you.
Phung Quang Do, 1994
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Hello. With the question: "Can pregnant women use Paracetamol 500 to relieve pain?" Your pharmacist will advise as follows:
Paracetamol pain reliever when used in the right therapeutic dose is safe for pregnant women. In adults, it is possible to take 1 to 2 tablets (500 - 1000mg paracetamol) every 4 to 6 hours depending on how much pain is more or less and should not exceed 8 tablets / day.
In case your wife has a lot of toothache and swollen jaw, she should go to a reputable medical facility or one of the hospitals of Vinmec Health System nationwide. Don't worry too much about your wife having to take medicine because there are many medicines that can be used for both mother and baby. The doctor will consider and choose a drug that is safe and suitable for both mother and fetus.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Pharmacist Quang Anh Nguyet - Pharmacist in charge of pharmacy - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital
