Using herbal, over-the-counter malaria medications in pregnancy may cause cleft lips in babies – Physician
“Even if a pregnant woman was taking a particular malaria drug before she became pregnant, she might have to discontinue so that it will not affect the development of the baby. So, pregnant women should only take drugs based on a doctor’s prescription”, he said.
Dr. Ovuoraye said, “When a woman is pregnant, instead of going to the chemist or pharmacy to buy drugs on her own, she should take time to visit the hospital and see a doctor who will prescribe the right drug that is safe for her during pregnancy, even if it is a malaria drug. “So, a pregnant woman should not go and buy OTC drugs when she has malaria. That could hurt the development of the baby because the person selling the drug to you is not well-guided.”
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