Which medication is contraindicated during pregnancy?

Question

I just want a general idea of which common medicines we should completely stay away from now. Ghar pe random tablets pade rehte hai for headache, cold etc and i dont want to take anything wrong by mistake. Not asking for dosage, just want to be careful.

Vartika Saraf · Answer

Avoid all over-the-counter pain killers or skin creams with retinoids, they can be harmful. I stick to ginger tea for colds, but if you have a high fever or severe pain, directly call your gynac.

Jayshree Madhavan · Answer

My hospital gave me a printed list of safe and unsafe medications on day one. You should immediately call your gynac or the hospital helpline before swallowing even a paracetamol.

Jagriti Goyal · Answer

I am also quite scared of taking any wrong medicine while trying. I always ask my doctor even for a simple cold tablet, just to be absolutely safe.

Andal Shetty · Answer

Most pain meds and heavy antibiotics are strict no-nos. I just stuck to my daily gentle walks and prenatal yoga under guidance to stay fit, but for any medicine, only trust your doctor's prescription.

Medha Kohli · Answer

Honestly, don't search Google for drug lists, it will just make you panic. Just send a quick WhatsApp photo of the medicine to your doc and get her green light.