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2025-09-14 10:17:40
Can i take shelcal 500 and rubired in 4 th month of preganancy? one tablet each once a day? other medicines taken are dydrolady (progesterone) thyronorm 25 mcg  for thyroid nexa 24 for vomitting please let me know
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You should ask such questions to your Gynaecologist under whose care you go for Antenatal check up.

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Need to know few more details before stating these medicines Connect

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Yes, you can

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After 12 weeks of pregnancy you can start taking Shelcal and Rubired (Iron and Calcium) Shelcal twice a day Rubired once a day
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You can continue the other medications as advised by your gynecologist
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Don't take Shelcal or Rubired together. You can take Shelcal in the morning and night after food. and Rubired before lunch.

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Yes you can take it

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The dose of shelcal 500 will be two times in a day not once After 12 completed weeks you can stop taking progesterone support after consulting with your doctor

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You can take both the medicine.

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