Can I use antibiotics when I am pregnant?

A patient once asked: I have been pregnant for 4 months. I coughed and had a stomachache. I was asthmatic when I spoke. The doctor prescribed some medicine (as if it were called amoxicillin), saying that not taking medicine had an impact on the baby, so I had to listen to the doctor and take it. Now I am worried to death. May I ask Mr. Ji, can I use antibiotics during pregnancy? Does it affect the baby? Many expectant mothers will face this dilemma. They feel uncomfortable not taking drugs, and they are afraid of affecting their babies. In fact, for some acute infectious diseases, drugs, such as antibiotics, have to be used even during pregnancy. Next, Dr. Clove Read More …

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How do I take painkillers?

In life, it is often inevitable to have some pain here and there. Some people who clearly know the cause of the pain may choose to buy some over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers in pharmacies. The efficacy of these drugs is relatively certain, the adverse reactions are rare or mild, and they can be obtained without prescription. So how should OTC painkillers be correctly selected and used? Common Pain in Life and Its Treatment Headache There are many causes of headache, which are generally temporary. Occasionally paracetamol or ibuprofen can be used for headache. Quiet and dark rooms can also help relieve headache. If headaches are very frequent, or worsen gradually, or accompanied by other symptoms (fever, weakness, etc.), you should see Read More …