Is it safe for my baby that I received Dexa and Avil injections during my fifth month of pregnancy, and is it safe to keep using FLORESP nasal spray, Nasivision saline drops, and an isotonic nasal spray for my blocked nose? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for my baby that I received Dexa and Avil injections during my fifth month of pregnancy, and is it safe to keep using FLORESP nasal spray, Nasivision saline drops, and an isotonic nasal spray for my blocked nose?

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Is it safe for my baby that I received Dexa and Avil injections during my fifth month of pregnancy, and is it safe to keep using FLORESP nasal spray, Nasivision saline drops, and an isotonic nasal spray for my blocked nose?

Asked by Female, 27 · 2 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

2 days ago

Dexamethasone (Dexa) and pheniramine (Avil) injections you received in your fifth month are generally safe for short-term use under medical supervision and highly unlikely to harm your baby. For your blocked nose, isotonic nasal sprays and saline drops (like Nasivision saline) are completely safe to use daily. FLORESP (fluticasone) nasal spray has very low absorption into the body and is also considered safe during pregnancy when prescribed by your doctor. If Nasivision contains a decongestant like oxymetazoline, please limit its use to 3-5 days to avoid worsening congestion. Always keep your obstetrician informed about the medications you are using.

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