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Antibiotics and infection treatment

The infection, exact medicine, pregnancy timing, allergy history and culture results all matter; do not start, share or stop antibiotics on your own.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Tell the prescriber you are pregnant and take a prescribed course exactly as directed unless the prescriber changes it.

What changes the answer

  • The exact active ingredient, strength, dose, route and formulation
  • Why you use it, how often, and the pregnancy week or exposure date
  • Other prescriptions, non-prescription products, supplements and health conditions

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.