SafeFilter · Pregnancy
EspañolIs diclofenac gel safe during pregnancy?
Use with caution
Avoid from 20 weeks; limited use earlier
FDA advises avoiding NSAIDs at 20 weeks and later (fetal kidney/heart risks). Discuss any use with your provider; acetaminophen is usually preferred.
Safer options: acetaminophen (paracetamol)
Why this result?Strong source
Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule
Confidence: High
- FDA advises avoiding NSAIDs at 20 weeks and later (fetal kidney/heart risks). Discuss any use with your provider; acetaminophen is usually preferred.
FDA Drug Safety Communication (2020) — NSAIDs ≥20 weeks · ACOG
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