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Cetirizine (Reactine®)

Cetirizine (Reactine®) Information last updated: October 2021 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will […]

Methylphenidate (Biphentin®, Concerta®, Foquest®, Ritalin®)

Methylphenidate (Biphentin®, Concerta®, Foquest®, Ritalin®) Information last updated: November 2021 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population […]

Zopiclone (Imovane®)

Zopiclone (Imovane®) Information last updated: June 2020  Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will […]

Trazodone

Trazodone Information last updated: July 2020 Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be […]

Pseudoéphédrine

Pseudoéphédrine Dernière mise à jour des informations  : juin 2023  Le risque de base de malformations congénitales majeures au Canada est de 3 % à 5 %; donc 3 à 5 bébés sur 100 nés dans la population générale du Canada présentent une malformation congénitale majeure. Il existe également des risques de base pour les fausses couches (soit 15 […]

Treating the Common Cold in Pregnancy and Lactation

Upper respiratory tract viral infections (URTIS), also known as the common cold, usually start with symptoms of headache, sneezing, and sore throat and later symptoms of a runny or stuffy nose, cough, and general feelings of discomfort. The common cold is caused by several types of viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most common. This health topic is an expert opinion about treating the common cold during pregnancy and lactation. This health topic is intended for the public and health care providers.

Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine Information last updated: June 2023  Most pregnancies result in healthy babies, but there are chances of complications and unexpected outcomes. These chances are called baseline risks. In Canada, the baseline risk of major birth defects is 3-5%. This means that 3-5 out of 100 babies born in the general population in Canada will be […]