I am a 27 years old female, 18 weeks pregnant, with constipation. The doctor prescribed me Duphalac. I am also experiencing pain in my legs and feeling uncomfortable in the lower abdomen. After that, I was asked to take Ubicar. Am I on right treatment during pregnancy?

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Dr Chandra M Gulhati · Accepted Answer

There is no harm in taking Duphalac (lactulose) during pregnancy for constipation. However there is no role for Ubicar (that contains ubidecarenone and l-carnitine). Its safety during pregnancy has not been established. Moreover one should take the most minimum, most essential, safe medicines during pregnancy. I hope your are taking folic acid (sold as Folet or Folvite) 5mg daily which prevents birth defects.

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Am I on right treatment during pregnancy?

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