21st March 2022

A 27-year-old woman who is 30-weeks pregnant visits her GP

A 27-year-old woman who is 30-weeks pregnant visits her GP. She is finding the third trimester difficult, with her joints aching from carrying so much more weight than before. She is unsure what pain relief she can receive to help.

Which of the following medications can be prescribed in pregnant women experiencing joint pain?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.