i took ibuprofen! I didnt know it was harmful!

Aracaeli · May 12th, 2008, 16:16 PM

oh no! Oh no, i didn't know! I've taken two ibuprofen tablets in two weeks because i have a tooth abcess which is really painful, but didn't know it causes birth defects, at such an early stage could i have done serious damage? Has anybody else done this and had a healthy baby? I just didn't know? What can i do for the pain?

AppleBlossom · May 12th, 2008, 16:19 PM

It's probably ok if you've only taken 2. Only pain relief you can have really is paracetemol

Ria_Rose · May 12th, 2008, 17:34 PM

Always read the packaging, on everything from now on. There is even essential oils you shouldnt be using on your skin. I recommend getting some books - but try not to scare yourself with all the sudden dangers in the world. Use your best judgement. The less medication you can take the better now, stick to paracetamol if you need it, check with your doctor if you are unsure about anything before you take it. They might be able to advise some pregnancy safe solutions.

How early are you?

Newt · May 12th, 2008, 17:36 PM

I'm surre you and LO will be fine. I ate anthistamines like sweets when I was pregnant, bubba was fine.

Serene123 · May 12th, 2008, 17:36 PM

Before 8 weeks the cells that get damaged can easily replace themselves. I don't know how far you are? I'm sure 2 will not have done any harm.

Mrs-N · May 12th, 2008, 17:40 PM

ooh bugger ive just read this thread.
i took a tablet earlier today coz i had a really bad headache (usually i dont take tablets) and i have just asked hubby what tablets they were and he said ibuprofen.

ooh bugger,why didnt i take any notice.

i only took one,willit do any harm. x x

Emmea12uk · May 12th, 2008, 17:44 PM

It shouldnt do any harm, it is regular use that does the damage. i dont know if it is proven to do any damage at all or it is just a precaution. most of these things are just a precaution - as the manufacturers dont want any comeback.

Samantha675 · May 12th, 2008, 18:29 PM

My MW told me that if you take it over a 24 hour period, say 2 pill every 4 hours, it can lower the platlet count in your blood, and that is where the problem is caused. So taking 2 over a 2 week period is not going to cause a problem. There has been twice she has told me to take ibeprofin to help reduce swelling as it is a great anti-inflamitory, but only for a 12 hour period. My baby is just fine!

brownhairedmom · May 12th, 2008, 19:20 PM

My doctor told me not to take ibprophin, advil or asprin. Tylenol and acetiminiphin (spelling!) is fine

Samo · May 12th, 2008, 19:32 PM

i took a nice whopping 800mg ibuprofen not too long ago lol whoops! im not stressing over it though, i am sure baby bean is a-ok. I've since bought regular strength tylenol which is supposedly on the ok list.

May 12th, 2008, 16:16 PM	#1
Aracaeli Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	i took ibuprofen! I didnt know it was harmful! oh no! Oh no, i didn't know! I've taken two ibuprofen tablets in two weeks because i have a tooth abcess which is really painful, but didn't know it causes birth defects, at such an early stage could i have done serious damage? Has anybody else done this and had a healthy baby? I just didn't know? What can i do for the pain?

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May 12th, 2008, 16:19 PM	#2
AppleBlossom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 25,860	It's probably ok if you've only taken 2. Only pain relief you can have really is paracetemol

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May 12th, 2008, 17:34 PM	#3
Ria_Rose Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 2,419	Always read the packaging, on everything from now on. There is even essential oils you shouldnt be using on your skin. I recommend getting some books - but try not to scare yourself with all the sudden dangers in the world. Use your best judgement. The less medication you can take the better now, stick to paracetamol if you need it, check with your doctor if you are unsure about anything before you take it. They might be able to advise some pregnancy safe solutions. How early are you?

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May 12th, 2008, 17:36 PM	#4
Newt Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wales Posts: 3,710	I'm surre you and LO will be fine. I ate anthistamines like sweets when I was pregnant, bubba was fine.

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May 12th, 2008, 17:36 PM	#5
Serene123 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 32,048	Before 8 weeks the cells that get damaged can easily replace themselves. I don't know how far you are? I'm sure 2 will not have done any harm.

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May 12th, 2008, 17:40 PM	#6
Mrs-N Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: norfolk, UK Posts: 3,162	ooh bugger ive just read this thread. i took a tablet earlier today coz i had a really bad headache (usually i dont take tablets) and i have just asked hubby what tablets they were and he said ibuprofen. ooh bugger,why didnt i take any notice. i only took one,willit do any harm. x x

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May 12th, 2008, 17:44 PM	#7
Emmea12uk Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 5,135	It shouldnt do any harm, it is regular use that does the damage. i dont know if it is proven to do any damage at all or it is just a precaution. most of these things are just a precaution - as the manufacturers dont want any comeback.

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May 12th, 2008, 18:29 PM	#8
Samantha675 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 8,123	My MW told me that if you take it over a 24 hour period, say 2 pill every 4 hours, it can lower the platlet count in your blood, and that is where the problem is caused. So taking 2 over a 2 week period is not going to cause a problem. There has been twice she has told me to take ibeprofin to help reduce swelling as it is a great anti-inflamitory, but only for a 12 hour period. My baby is just fine!

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May 12th, 2008, 19:20 PM	#9
brownhairedmom Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,444	My doctor told me not to take ibprophin, advil or asprin. Tylenol and acetiminiphin (spelling!) is fine

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May 12th, 2008, 19:32 PM	#10
Samo Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AFB Posts: 2,887	i took a nice whopping 800mg ibuprofen not too long ago lol whoops! im not stressing over it though, i am sure baby bean is a-ok. I've since bought regular strength tylenol which is supposedly on the ok list.

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