One of the most popular drugs, suppressing attacks of vomiting and nausea, is Cerucal. This agent effectively blocks the receptors located in the intestine and stomach, which transmit the corresponding signals to the vomit center in the brain.
Since the list of medicines that can be used in pregnancy is limited, the question often arises whether Cerucal is dangerous for expectant mothers. In this article we will tell you about this.
Can I drink Cerucal during pregnancy?
In accordance with the instructions for use, Cerucalum during pregnancy can be used only for life indications and not earlier than the 13th week. Self-medication with this drug is unacceptable, before using it should always consult a qualified doctor.
To drink Tserukal during pregnancy in the early stages can be very dangerous, because this drug strengthens the muscle tone of the gastrointestinal tract, which can provoke an increased tone of the uterus and, accordingly, create a threat of spontaneous abortion.
Despite this, some doctors prescribe to their patients Cerucalum in the early toxicosis of pregnant women. This can be justified only in a situation where vomiting and nausea are initially accompanied by an increase in the uterine tone. In addition, in certain cases, severe attacks so severely depress the condition of the expectant mother that she can neither eat nor drink. As this greatly increases the likelihood of developing possible risks to the fetus, the drug can also be used, but only as directed by the doctor.
Thus it is necessary to consider contraindications to reception of Cerucalum at pregnancy, namely:
- perforation of the wall of the stomach or intestine;
- any bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract;
- increased intraocular and intracranial pressure;
- intestinal obstruction;
- adrenal gland tumor, pituitary adenoma;
- convulsions;
- some types of hormonal neoplasms.
How to take Cerucal during pregnancy?
In a hospital in a medical institution, this drug is administered intravenously or intramuscularly. When the agent is administered with a dropper, the effect is achieved in 1-3 minutes, so this method is used when the attack of vomiting needs to be stopped as soon as possible. The injection, as a rule, starts to act in 15-20 minutes.
At home, future mothers can take Cerucal tablets inside by washing them with plenty of water. Do this about half an hour before meals. During the day you can drink no more than 4 tablets, but in each case the dosage for the future mother is determined individually.
Side effects of the drug Cerucal for expectant mothers
In all cases, to determine whether it is possible to take Cerukal to pregnant women, only a doctor can. Contrary to popular belief, this is far from the most innocuous medicine. It has an impressive number of contraindications and can provoke severe consequences.
- increased heart rate;
- excessive anxiety and irritability;
- headache;
- drowsiness and depression;
- decrease or increase in blood pressure;
- convulsions and extrapyramidal disorders;
- constipation or diarrhea;
- dry mouth;
- tinnitus and dizziness.