Does pre-pregnancy medication have an impact on the fetus?

Patient's question:

Before ovulation, I developed acute pharyngitis and took two days of Paracetamol, spiramycin, lianqian pian, and virazole. Will this affect the fetus if I am pregnant this month?

Doctor's answer:

When taking medication due to illness or other reasons before pregnancy, special attention must be paid. Some medications stay in the body for a long time and take effect for extended periods, which may sometimes affect the fetus. Additionally, some women may not show obvious physical changes or pregnancy symptoms after becoming pregnant, mistakenly believing they are not pregnant. As a result, they completely disregard whether the medications they take could harm the fetus, unknowingly causing harm to the very fragile fetus and leaving lifelong regret.
To prevent such situations, it is advisable to take medication cautiously three months before planning pregnancy.
During pregnancy, it is best for expectant mothers to avoid catching colds, so they should minimize visits to public places, enhance nutrition, ensure adequate sleep, and try to reduce contact with cold sufferers to decrease the risk of infection.

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