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Dexona injection in pregnancy
Doctor has prescribed dexona injection of 2 ml in 3 doses at 36 weeks of pregnancy.my USG report is normal.fetal weight is showing as 2174+-200gm at 33 weeks.is it safer to take dexona injection at 36 weeks.? Does this affect my baby?
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Dexona inur case is prescribed to ensure lung maturity n reduce nicu stay of the baby
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Dexona is not required if you have crossed 34 weeks.
It s save any way in pregnancy
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Connect please. Your baby's is appearing less at 33 weeks.
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Connect please
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It's safe
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
29 yrs exp
Bhopal
It's a safe injection. Given to improve lung maturity of baby. .
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mam it's safe. It's given for fetal lung maturity. Iys given in 4 doses 12 hours apart.
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please connect
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It’s safe
It’s for lung maturity of baby
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