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Current Studies at Motherisk
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Study seeks women between 4 and 12 weeks in their pregnancy with morning sickness (NVP)
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Pregnancy in Women with Multiple Sclerosis
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Environmental Exposures and Children's Health
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Alcohol Use during Pregnancy
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Control of Hypertension in Pregnancy Study
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Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy
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Lamisil in Pregnancy
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Meridia in Pregnancy
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Autoimmune Diseases in Pregnancy Project
The Motherisk Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP) Forum
Motherisk receives questions from around the world about morning sickness symptoms, effects, treatments and ways to cope. Those questions and answers are posted here for anyone to read, provided the reader acknowledges and accepts the proviso and disclaimer below.
Treatment
Date: 1999-12-07
Question:
What is the maximum dose of Dicletin for NVP?
Answer:
The recommended maximum dose of Diclectin for NVP is 4 pills daily - 2 at bedtime, 1 in the morning and 1 at mid-afternoon. For optimum 24 hour effectiveness, the 4-pill regimen should provide for some overlap since the pills have a 4 hour slow release mechanism.
Diclectin may cause drowsiness. It should be prescribed with caution to automobile drivers
and machine operators. For full safety information please consult a qualified health care professional. Diclectin is available only in Canada.
For women whose symptoms are not totally relieved and who experience no side effects, Motherisk is currently studying the possibility of taking Diclectin according to body weight. Such cases may be referred to our NVP Helpine for further information and counseling:
1-800-436-8477.
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