2% of pregnant women were diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, and of these, 69% filled an antibiotic prescription
Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin; Cephalosporins, including cefaclor and cephalexin (Keflex) Clindamycin (Cleocin
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Although safe for use during pregnancy, it should not be taken for more than two days
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Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Penicillins, including amoxicillin, ampicillin; Cephalosporins, including cefaclor
Evidence suggested that increased maternal dose or shorter dosing intervals should be considered for amoxicillin, gentamicin, and penicillins G and V potassium
If suppression is initiated, nitrofurantoin 100 mg or cephalexin 250–500 mg orally every day for the remainder of pregnancy and continuing until 4–6 weeks
Keflex: Drug Class: Antibiotic: Pregnancy Category: B: FDA Risk Factor: B: Safe to use during pregnancy: Yes: Safe to use while breastfeeding: Yes: Common
Drug Levels and Effects Summary of Use during Lactation Limited information indicates that maternal cephalexin produces low levels in milk that are usually not expected to cause adverse effects in