Maternal over-the-counter analgesics use during pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes: cohort study of 151 141 singleton pregnancies
Conclusions
Over-the-counter (non-prescription) analgesics consumption during pregnancy was associated with a substantially higher risk for adverse perinatal health outcomes in the offspring. The use of paracetamol in combination with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs conferred the highest risk. The increased risks of adverse neonatal outcomes associated with non-prescribed, over-the-counter, analgesics use during pregnancy indicate that healthcare guidance for pregnant women regarding analgesic use need urgent updating.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: General Medicine Authors: Zafeiri, A., Raja, E. A., Mitchell, R. T., Hay, D. C., Bhattacharya, S., Fowler, P. A. Tags: Open access, Epidemiology Source Type: research
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