Tag: pregnancy
Topiramate should not be prescribed for epilepsy during pregnancy unless…
MHRA tightens safety measures for topiramate by introducing a new pregnancy prevention programmeÂ
Healthcare professionals in the UK are being advised to avoid prescribing the...
MHRA increases scrutiny of valproate prescribing to protect patients from its side effects
The epileptic drug may cause serious harm to unborn babies, if taken during pregnancy, and impair fertility in males
The Medicines and Healthcare products...
New Law: Full packs of Valproate-containing medicines now come with safety warning
Patients will receive warnings and pictograms, including a patient card and the Patient Information Leaflet with the pack
The Department of Health and Social Care...
MHRA warns of ‘potential risk’ associated with NSAIDs in last trimester of pregnancy
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reminded healthcare professionals that use of systemic (oral and injectable) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as...
Superdrug unveils its new fertility test service
Superdrug has unveiled its new fertility test service to help women to easily access information about their own fertility and enables them to take...
Metformin in pregnancy shows no safety concerns, study reveals
A large study has shown no safety issues of concern relating to the use of metformin during pregnancy. The MHRA has notified that the...
