Is it safe to take Ampiclox and Flagyl during 13 weeks of pregnancy?
Patient: Hi Doc, Please, this is my first pregnancy.I am in my 13th weeks and I am having a brownish thick discharge, boil and Itch on my vj area.The boil is on the Vulva area and has ruptured.I went to see the doctor and was given Ampiclox and Flagyl.I hope this is okay for me and the drug interactions too is what I am bothered about. Thank you. Doctor: Hello,  Ampiclox (ampicillin)  is safe to be taken during pregnancy while the data about metronidazole are a bit contradictory on causing birth defects.   You can take ampicillin and possibly metronidazole since you are at the second trimester or can switch to suppositories.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician