Antibiotic in pregnancy

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I am 19 week pregnant.. I have mild UTI.. my doctor prescribed an antibiotic course ( NOTROFUR SR 100mg) for 5 days.. Is it safe to take this antibiotic during pregnancy?

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Dr. Krushna Borkar

Gynecologist 12 yrs exp Navi Mumbai

Yes it is safe in pregnancy , drink plenty of water .

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Dr. Nidhi Sharma Gynecologist/Obstetrician 19 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 19 yrs exp Chennai

You can take Nitrofurantoin in second trimester for urinary infection .

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Take Urikind KM sachet twice a day for three days Take Syrup Urilizer two spoons three times a day for three days Drink lots of water and cranberry juice Take lots of buttermilk and Lassi and curd

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