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Caripill suggested to increase platelets
My wife had fever and platelets count decreased to 125 out of range 150 to 450. General Physician suggested to take Caripill syrup but my wife is eight months pregnant. Is it safe to take Caripill syrup?
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Not advisable
Caripill is a papaya extract
Raw Papaya causes abortions hence generally advised to avoid it
Also since she is pregnant, I would suggest her to be under proper guidance as platelets can dip in a day
Pregnancy is also immunocompromised state…so they are prone to severe dengue
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
125 is normal sir. No need to take any syrup.
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Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty
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5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont take
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Dr. Hemali Bharat Karia
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Rajkot
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