What medicines should not be touched by pregnant women?
Medicines that pregnant women should not touch or come into contact with
1. Alpha reductase inhibitors-5, such as finasteride and dutasteride, are used to treat prostate enlargement and hair loss in men.
2. Vitamin A creams such as adapalene, tretinoin, retinol.
- When these drugs come into contact with the skin of pregnant women, they should be washed immediately with soap and water because these drugs can cause fetal growth defects.
Prepared by:
Bakhan Hiwa
Laboratory teaching assistant