Most chemical medications are not recommended during pregnancy or require a special dosage regimen taking into account the possible side effects and consequences for the fetus. These include Citramon, an effective anti-inflammatory drug in standard situations with a pronounced analgesic and antipyretic effect, which a pregnant woman should avoid.
What do the instructions for taking citramon say?
A combined drug with a broad spectrum of action “citramon” is indicated for pathological conditions:
- pain syndromes of varying nature and intensity (muscle, menstrual, neurological, toothache);
- high temperature caused by inflammatory processes or active viral infections.
Citramon is a potent analgesic drug with a large list side effects and contraindications. Due to acetylsalicylic acid in its composition, it is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in early and late pregnancy.
In the first trimester, when the embryo begins to develop, long-term use chemical preparation can provoke the development of abnormal pathologies, in particular, cleft palate in the fetus. In the last months of pregnancy, Citramon is prohibited due to its property of reducing blood clotting and increasing blood circulation. This can cause severe bleeding in a woman in labor against the background of sluggish labor, and also contribute to the occurrence of pathologies in the fetus such as pulmonary vascular hyperplasia and changes in the blood map.
Also, when using Citramon, side effects may occur:
- allergic reactions;
- pain in the stomach, nausea, vomiting;
- , weakness;
- decreased vision and hearing functions, deafness;
- liver and kidney damage.
At the slightest manifestation of these pathological conditions, the drug must be discontinued and for further use or search for alternative solutions, consult a doctor.
Components of citramon and their effect on the body
The main components of the drug "Citramon" are acetylsalicylic acid, caffeine and paracetamol. Some manufacturers include in the composition of the drug citric acid and other additives in small quantities.
Acetylsalicylic acid it relieves headaches in a short time due to its effect on the vascular system, but the drug has side effects that inhibit the health of the expectant mother and the development of the fetus. Taking aspirin during pregnancy is fraught with congenital pathologies of the central nervous system, hearing organs, liver and kidneys for the baby.
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Caffeine promotes accelerated work cardiac system, has a tonic effect, forcing a pregnant woman to consume her own energy, which is necessary for the development and growth of the fetus. Doctors do not recommend consuming caffeine during pregnancy, be it medications or coffee, so as not to provoke an unnecessary release of energy and create a deficiency in the unborn baby. In Citramon, caffeine increases the effect of acetylsalicylic acid, which increases the danger of taking Citramon for a pregnant woman.
Paracetamol is the most harmless substance in Citramon for pregnant women. It effectively relieves fever and has a moderate analgesic effect. In its pure form, it is one of the few medications prescribed to pregnant women for headaches and fever.
So to drink or not to drink citramon during pregnancy?
The medical opinion about Citramon as a painkiller for pregnant women is divided. Some experts do not recommend the drug, like most other chemicals, because of its possible harmful influence for the fruit. Other gynecologists allow Citramon to be taken during pregnancy, based on the following arguments:
- Side effects and consequences for intrauterine development can only appear with prolonged and uncontrolled use of the chemical drug, while a single dose does not pose any threat.
- Despite the contraindications of the drug in the 1st and 3rd trimester, its use in the middle of pregnancy does not harm fetal development and health expectant mother, therefore, during this period, pregnant women can take citramon for headaches in the dosages prescribed by the gynecologist.
- A pregnant woman cannot endure pain, as it is transmitted to the baby, affects his nervous system and thereby causes more harm than a chemical drug.
The decision to take Citramon during pregnancy remains with the woman and the gynecologist who is managing the pregnancy. A safe dosage in this case for an intense pain attack is considered to be ½ tablet of the drug.
Alternative to citramon
To eliminate the risks associated with taking Citramon, it is better to use alternative means of relieving headache attacks during pregnancy. So, the gynecologist can prescribe safer medications:
- – to reduce pain and temperature;
- – to relieve spastic headaches.
Taking medications is allowed in prescribed dosages and only in acute situations when the attack cannot be relieved with the help of non-drug medications.
To relieve a moderate pain attack, you can use simple but effective non-drug methods:
- go for a walk in the fresh air;
- lie down in a quiet room and put a cool compress on the front of your head;
- Rub the “Star” balm into the temple area with light movements;
- drink tea with chamomile or lemon balm;
- light an aroma lamp with grapefruit, mint, lavender or rosemary oil, but do not overdo it with the concentration of aromas.
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These measures will not harm the baby and will help get rid of a headache attack if it is caused by external stimuli, and not severe pathologies. In the latter case, a pregnant woman should immediately contact a gynecologist, who, depending on her condition, will prescribe adequate and safe treatment.
Citramon is a drug with a wide spectrum of action, most often used to relieve pain, inflammation and fever. Fever, dental or headache Often worry pregnant women, and the hand reaches out for a magic pill that brings relief. If previously a woman took any pills without a care, then during the period of bearing a baby she will think about whether the drug is safe and how it can harm the fetus?
Citramon contains 3 active substances:
- Aspirin, which affects blood vessels. It also relieves fever, but provokes damage to the mucous membrane. This is the most dangerous component of citramon, which causes fetal pathologies. Scientists have proven that taking this substance in the first trimester increases the risk of miscarriage by 80%.
- Paracetamol is the safest for pregnant women. It perfectly relieves fever, and under the influence of caffeine it is effective against headaches. Paracetamol as a separate medicine is often prescribed to pregnant women, as it is thoroughly studied and safe.
Interesting to know! Citramon, produced in the USSR, also contained phanacetin. But this component was no longer added to the drug due to toxicity and side effects. - Caffeine, which tonics the body, increases blood pressure and stimulates the nervous system, binds the effects of paracetamol and aspirin.
Caffeine enhances the effects of not only paracetamol, but also aspirin, making it more dangerous for the body of a pregnant woman.
Indications for use of citramon
Citramon is indicated for the treatment of the following diseases and conditions:
- painful sensations of varying intensity;
- headache;
- menstrual, muscle and toothaches;
- elevated temperature;
- neuralgia.
Contraindications to the use of citramon
- hemophilia;
- erosive and ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- liver and kidney diseases;
- heart disease, especially in severe coronary artery disease;
- hypertension;
- 1st and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. During the second trimester, it is allowed to take the drug in cases where the benefits of citramon for the body of the mother and baby justify the risk;
- The drug is also contraindicated in adolescents under 15 years of age.
Taking the drug may lead to the following side effects:
- blood thinning, poor clotting;
- nervous excitability, insomnia, dizziness;
- kidney damage (renal failure);
- tinnitus, blurred vision;
- nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn.
Also, regular use of citramone can provoke the development of allergies and urticaria, which are accompanied by terrible itching.
Important! Taking the drug is not advisable before surgery or childbirth due to the high likelihood of bleeding.
All components of citramon easily penetrate the mother’s blood and overcome the placental barrier. Having crossed the placenta, they become the cause of dysfunction of the fetal central nervous system or pathologies of its development, for example, deafness.
The effect of the drug on the body of a pregnant woman
Irregular headaches should not be a cause for concern, but if you experience frequent headaches during pregnancy, it is better to consult a doctor. The active substances of the drug easily penetrate the placenta at any stage of pregnancy, causing a detrimental effect on the baby’s body.
Uncontrolled use of citramone, of course, harms not only the child, but also the mother, so doctors prescribe the drug only in exceptional cases.
First trimester of pregnancy
In the first trimester, citramon is prohibited, since acetylsalicylic acid, which is part of the drug, has a negative effect on the development of the fetus, causing the following pathologies:
- improper formation of the skeleton;
- cleft lip;
- cleft palate.
Important! Some pathologies can cause a miscarriage: the female body spontaneously gets rid of a fetus whose developmental defects are incompatible with life.
Second trimester of pregnancy
The baby is growing and the pressure on the internal organs and circulatory system increases. In this trimester, headaches quite often torment the expectant mother, and they may also be accompanied by muscle and toothache.
The instructions for use of citramon indicate that the drug can only be used in the second trimester. You can take it, but it is better to limit yourself to 1 tablet daily, divided in half into 2 doses.
Note that taking citramone almost always increases blood pressure. With low blood pressure, citramon normalizes the levels, but for this you need to drink 2 tablets at once.
Important! The caffeine content in 1 tablet of citramone is 30 mg. For comparison, a 0.33 ml can of cola contains 35 mg, a cup of instant coffee 65 mg, and black tea 40 mg of caffeine. Therefore, part of a citramone tablet is quite enough to relieve vasospasm and increase blood pressure.
Third trimester of pregnancy
By the third trimester of pregnancy, all the baby’s organs have practically formed, but, as written in the instructions, taking the drug at this stage is strictly prohibited. Its use at 7, 8 and 9 months of pregnancy is fraught with early closure of the baby’s aortic duct. Citramon can also cause bleeding, high blood pressure or weak labor.
Important! The drug is also prohibited during breastfeeding. If taken, you should wait 24 hours to re-use - this time is enough for the drug to leave the body and not harm the baby.
Headaches in pregnant women are most severe in the first trimester, and they are provoked by the following changes in the body of the expectant mother:
- early toxicosis, causing vasospasm and dehydration;
- hormonal changes;
- fatigue, anxiety, tearfulness, sleep disturbances and changes in diet;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases that are associated with blood vessels and pressure surges.
It is unknown how painful sensations affect the baby, but it is necessary to get rid of them. Naturally, you cannot voluntarily start taking any medications; first, you should visit a doctor so that he can prescribe a safe medicine and determine the cause of the pain.
Citramon analogues
There are many analogues of citramone, for example, migrenol or askofen, but they also contain acetylsalicylic acid. Therefore, paracetamol-based drugs are used for headaches during pregnancy; its effect on the body of the unborn baby has been studied best:
- The drug Panadol, produced in the form of soluble tablets, is safe. It is used as prescribed by a doctor, but not more than 4 tablets per day. The drug helps with headaches, regular migraines, toothache and muscle pain.
- Efferalgan, the active ingredient of which is paracetamol, is also used as prescribed by a doctor in any trimester. You should take no more than 4 tablets per day to relieve headache, toothache or muscle pain.
- Vietnamese balm “Star”, which is used to smear whiskey.
- Antispasmodic agent no-spa. The drug is approved in any trimester of pregnancy, affects smooth muscles and dilates blood vessels. Pregnant women take up to 3 tablets per day for headaches and uterine hypertonicity. The drug acts within 5 minutes after administration, but does not negative impact for the fruit.
Folk remedies
To get rid of headaches, the following folk remedies are used:
- Soothing herbal tea that relieves vascular spasm. This tea contains chamomile, motherwort, and mint.
- A cold compress on the temples, forehead and neck helps with migraines.
- Relaxing massage of the neck, shoulders and back.
Let's sum it up
Citramon is a dangerous drug for pregnant women, the components of which easily cross the placental barrier. More than 90% of doctors do not recommend taking it during pregnancy. If necessary, it is better to replace it with safe drugs.
Aspirin, which is part of the drug, is harmful to the unborn baby and can cause the development of pathologies and lead to miscarriage.
Before taking Citramon during pregnancy, you should definitely consult your doctor, since thoughtless self-medication can seriously threaten your baby.
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According to statistics, about 80% of women suffer from headaches, but not all of them immediately make an appointment with a therapist. Pharmacists offer us a wide range of painkillers, so many people prefer to just buy something “for the head.”
It is absolutely forbidden to do this while expecting a child. Even one tablet of citramone taken during pregnancy without consulting a doctor can have negative consequences. This medicine is attractive due to its price and ability to relieve discomfort in the shortest possible time. However, you should think twice before taking citramon yourself during pregnancy, since most medications are contraindicated at this time.
Doctor's advice
This drug has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic effect and can improve blood flow. There are several reasons why citramon is prescribed even during pregnancy.
- Headache.
- Pain in teeth.
- Muscle pain.
- Heat.
- Neuralgia.
- Astralgia.
- Infectious and inflammatory pathologies.
If you are still prescribed citramon during pregnancy, be sure to read the instructions for use. The maximum permissible dose is half a tablet of 250 mcg. The drug is best taken when the pain is completely unbearable.
What does the medicine consist of?
If during pregnancy you consult a doctor about whether you can drink the painkiller citramon, it would not hurt to also clarify its composition. One tablet contains:
- 0.03 g caffeine;
- 0.24 gr. aspirin;
- 0.24 gr. paracetamol.
Paracetamol enhances the therapeutic effect of caffeine and aspirin. It is paracetamol that gives the drug its analgesic and antipyretic effect. During pregnancy, although you can take citramon, you need to think twice. It may be better to choose another medicine.
Sometimes it's really necessary
Previously, back in Soviet times, in addition to the above components, pharmacists added phenacetin, citric acid and cocoa. Currently, there is no product with such a composition.
Many companies that produce medicines produce drugs with a different composition, but similar in action. They always contain paracetamol, caffeine and aspirin.
Sometimes citramon is really necessary during pregnancy. But most often, mild headache pain can be relieved with less dangerous drugs.
Contraindications to the use of the product
During pregnancy, there are several contraindications to the use of citramon. You should definitely tell your doctor if you suffer from:
- hypersensitivity;
- hemophilia;
- sleep disorders;
- increased excitability;
- glaucoma;
- severe arterial hypertension;
- renal failure;
- portal hypertension;
- hypoprothrombinemia;
- hemorrhagic diathesis;
- erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.
In addition, the instructions clearly indicate that during early pregnancy and in the 3rd trimester, taking citramon is strictly prohibited. But many gynecologists are categorically against taking this drug during the entire period of bearing a child.
Many gynecologists are categorically against
If you have a severe headache during pregnancy, you can take citramon, but do not exceed the dosage, even if the remedy has always helped, but now it doesn’t. However, the consequences can be unpredictable. More on this below.
It is best not to prescribe medicine for yourself, following the advice of your girlfriends, but to immediately call your doctor. The doctor will choose the most harmless medicine for you. The table provides summarized information about the reasons for prescribing the drug and contraindications.
When can you take the medicine?
During pregnancy in the 1st trimester, taking citramon is prohibited. Serious hormonal changes occur in the female body, which affect the functioning of major systems and organs. As a result, blood vessels work harder, causing changes in blood pressure, which leads to severe headaches.
Prohibited in the first two trimesters
Usually on early stages pregnancy, the doctor talks about exactly how citramon affects the baby. It is worth knowing that it can provoke congenital pathologies: “cleft palate” (hard upper palate) and “cleft lip” (cleft upper lip). It is possible to get rid of these defects, but this will require surgical operations.
If during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester taking a small amount of citramone is allowed, then in the 3rd trimester treatment with this medication is contraindicated, since this period is considered critical.
As we have already found out, citramon is made on the basis of acetylsalicylic acid, and its use at this time can lead to irreparable consequences. Aspirin passes through the placenta and can cause closure of the aortic duct.
Moreover, taking the medication can lead to the development of Reille's syndrome "dead finger effect". This pathology leads to poor circulation, resulting in one or more fingers going numb. The disease manifests itself either as prolonged immobility of the fingers or short spasms. Sometimes the baby's entire foot or palm becomes numb. The worst thing is that gangrene can occur due to poor circulation. Also, aspirin in the composition of the product sometimes causes allergic reaction. It manifests itself as urticaria, erythema, and anaphylactic shock.
Therefore, even if you asked your doctor whether you can take citramon during a singleton pregnancy, and he said yes, think several times. Recent medical studies have revealed the possible development of severe complications after taking the drug.
The medication can cause.
- Slow development of fetal hearing.
- Pathologies of the development of the central nervous system in a baby.
- Chronic internal hemorrhages.
- Violation of blood composition in the fetus and mother.
- Stomach ulcer, ulcer duodenum in a woman.
Considering all of the above, we can come to the conclusion that taking the drug is dangerous. Of course, there are doctors who prescribe it in any trimester.
Moreover, there are reviews on the Internet of girls who, out of habit, took citramon during pregnancy, but this had no effect on the health and development of the fetus. However, it is not a fact that you will be as lucky. If you feel a headache, toothache, or anything else, just call your doctor, even if you have been treated only with this drug all your life.
Tamara Uryadova:
I was treated for toothache in the second trimester of my first pregnancy with the help of citramon. I drank it without consulting a doctor, having read reviews on the Internet. The doctor found out about this and swore strongly. It turned out that taking this drug is very dangerous. I was scared, of course. But everything worked out. Fortunately, my irresponsibility did not affect the baby.
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Description of the drug Citramon
Citramon is one of the most common combined non-narcotic analgesics, which have not only an effective analgesic effect, but also anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.
To date classic recipe Citramona is modified due to the presence of phenacetin among the components. This substance is characterized high level toxicity.
As for the other components of the medicine, they have different concentrations from different manufacturers. The most common is Citramon P.
Composition of the drug Citramon
The effective action of the drug Citramon during pregnancy is guaranteed by three fast-acting components:
- Acetylsalicylic acid has an analgesic, antiplatelet (antithrombotic) and antipyretic effect.
- Caffeine has a selective effect on the vascular system, dilates the blood vessels of the kidneys and heart, and, on the contrary, constricts the blood vessels of the brain.
- Paracetamol is the main analgesic and has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
The preparation contains as additional ingredients: starch, cocoa and citric acid.
Citramon, entering the intestinal tract, eliminates pain syndrome and lowers temperature within 15 minutes.
Acetylsalicylic acid, which is part of the drug, is a non-steroidal drug with an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Acetylsalicylic acid helps reduce platelet aggregation, can have an antipyretic effect, as well as an analgesic if the pain syndrome occurs as a result of an inflammatory process. Frequent use of the drug negatively affects the gastrointestinal tract: it can cause duodenal and stomach ulcers, as well as cause nausea, bleeding, or affect the functioning of the kidneys and liver of the pregnant woman.
Among the components of Citramon is paracetamol. It affects thermoregulation, inflammatory processes, so it quickly copes with the temperature. Paracetamol is safe for the baby.
Caffeine, as a component of the drug, is not desirable during pregnancy, but its concentration in Citramon is insignificant. Caffeine affects platelet aggregation, has an effect on the vasomotor and respiratory centers, resulting in drowsiness and a feeling of fatigue. Thus, mental activity increases, as well as physical capabilities due to the dilation of blood vessels in skeletal muscles and the constriction of blood vessels in the brain.
Indications for use of the drug Citramon during pregnancy
Citramon is prescribed quite rarely during pregnancy and only when the problem cannot be solved by other methods, and the positive effect on the health of the expectant mother is higher in percentage than the health risks for the baby.
Among the indications for the use of the drug Citramon during pregnancy:
- Low blood pressure combined with headaches;
- Muscle pain;
- Pain in the joints;
- Toothache;
- Damage to peripheral nerves (neuralgia);
- Viral infection accompanied by fever.
Contraindications to the use of the drug Citramon during pregnancy
You should not take the drug if:
- There is a risk of miscarriage;
- Intolerance to Citramon components;
- Asthma due to aspirin;
- Early and late dates pregnancy;
- Poor blood clotting parameters;
- During breastfeeding;
- Vitamin K deficiency;
- Arterial and portal hypertension;
- Arterial or portal hypertension;
- Glaucoma;
- Hemorrhagic diathesis.
Side effects of Citramon during pregnancy
Citramon during pregnancy can cause adverse reactions in the expectant mother. The most common side effects:
- increased nervous excitability;
- honorable insufficiency;
- insomnia;
- poor blood clotting;
- liver dysfunction.
- due to decreased immunity, it can cause allergies during pregnancy.
If a woman did not know about the contraindications and nevertheless took Citramon during pregnancy, she should discuss this with her doctor as soon as possible.
Citramon during pregnancy in the 1st trimester
Citramon is contraindicated during early pregnancy up to 12 weeks. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which is part of the drug, helps thin the blood, which can cause bleeding. This is dangerous for both the pregnant woman and her baby. After all, uterine bleeding is one of the determining factors in the lack of oxygen in the baby. Oxygen deficiency provokes the development of congenital pathologies in a child. Exposure to aspirin in a child causes Reille's syndrome, which is manifested by finger cramps due to circulatory disorders. As a result, gangrene can occur, and the worst case scenario is death. Other anomalies include cleft palate.
Acetylsalicylic acid can cause intrauterine pathologies. This happens because the fetus is actively developing in the first trimester. And a component such as aspirin can interfere with these processes.
The substance caffeine slows down the development of the baby in the womb, and also stimulates the heart, increasing the frequency of its contractions. In addition, the component affects blood pressure. Which is extremely undesirable, because a pregnant woman already has increased load on the kidneys and blood vessels.
Citramon during early pregnancy can cause miscarriage.
Citramon during pregnancy in the 2nd trimester
It is considered the most favorable period. The baby’s organs are already practically formed, making it easier for the mother to endure pregnancy. If you want to use Citramon during pregnancy in the second trimester, you must discuss this issue with your doctor. The specialist must also determine the dosage.
Citramon during pregnancy in the 3rd trimester
At the end of pregnancy, the load on the circulatory system increases significantly, so headaches can occur more often and with greater intensity. In the third trimester, it is better not to use Citramon to eliminate unpleasant symptoms, since the drug may affect the amount of prostaglandins. These hormones affect the activity of the uterus, thereby helping to prepare for labor. Therefore, a decrease in the level of prostaglandins can provoke pregnancy fading, lead to post-term pregnancy or complicate delivery.
The effect of the drug on the body of a pregnant woman can cause closure of the ductus arteriosus in the baby. The result of this process can be vascular hyperplasia in the lungs, which is accompanied by an increase in pressure.