What is nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is a common part of pregnancy for many women. It is commonly known as “morning sickness” but the symptoms can occur at any time of the day. These symptoms can be unpleasant and affect your daily activities. It usually occurs within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (first trimester). However, for some women, it may last longer or even throughout pregnancy.
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Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) |
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Diclectin® (Contains doxylamine and pyridoxine) |
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Promethazine Teoclate |
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Metoclopramide |
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Ondansetron |
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If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last Updated on May 2022
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