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My wife is 28 week pregnant with twin baby. Doctor suggested us to take 3 doses of dexona inj 8 mg each three times for 1 day in the gap of 8 hrs. Is it safe also wanted to know why it's used for and 28 weeks is the best time to use it. Thanks in advance.
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Premature delivery is common among twins and to reduce lung problems of babies in case she delivers early these injections are given.
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Yes it's safe that's why he has prescribed.
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Dexona is for lung maturity of both babies and it's completely safe. Can take from 28 weeks to 34 weeks.
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