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I am 6 months pregnant..I have catch cold due to changing weather which leads to nasal congestion..My doctor has advised me some antibiotics to get relief from infection..As it is my first pregnancy, I am worried as whether these medicines can affect the baby .
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It depends on what medication has been given to you. Not all are harmful. Please contact to discuss your treatment further.
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If the cold is severe and it is having expectoration of cough then you should take antibiotic which are safe in pregnancy
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