I am 37 weeks pregnant and recovering from COVID-19 at home with normal oxygen levels and mild symptoms; now that my rapid test is negative, when should I get a PCR lab test, and are my current medications (Montair LC, Celine 500, Zincovit, Ivermectin 12 mg, and Calpol 650) safe to continue, or should I take any other medicines? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I am 37 weeks pregnant and recovering from COVID-19 at home with normal oxygen levels and mild symptoms; now that my rapid test is negative, when should I get a PCR lab test, and are my current medications (Montair LC, Celine 500, Zincovit, Ivermectin 12 mg, and Calpol 650) safe to continue, or should I take any other medicines?

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I am 37 weeks pregnant and recovering from COVID-19 at home with normal oxygen levels and mild symptoms; now that my rapid test is negative, when should I get a PCR lab test, and are my current medications (Montair LC, Celine 500, Zincovit, Ivermectin 12 mg, and Calpol 650) safe to continue, or should I take any other medicines?

Asked by Female, 30 · 1 month ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

1 month ago

Since your rapid test is negative and symptoms are mild, a PCR test is usually unnecessary unless your obstetrician requests it. Regarding your medications, Calpol 650 (paracetamol) is safe for mild pain or fever. However, you must immediately stop taking Ivermectin 12 mg, as it is not recommended during pregnancy. Please consult your obstetrician before continuing Montair LC (montelukast/levocetirizine), Celine 500 (vitamin C), or Zincovit, as pregnancy-specific prenatal vitamins are safer. Do not start any new medications without your doctor's guidance. Please contact your OB-GYN immediately for a routine check-up to ensure both you and your baby remain healthy.

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I am 37 weeks pregnant and recovering from COVID-19 at home with normal oxygen levels and mild symptoms; now that my rapid test is negative, when should I get a PCR lab test, and are my current medications (Montair LC, Celine 500, Zincovit, Ivermectin 12 mg, and Calpol 650) safe to continue, or should I take any other medicines?

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