How Safe is Bonjesta® ?
How Safe is
Bonjesta® ?
The ingredients in Bonjesta® is one of the most studied drug combinations in pregnancy and:
- Has a 60+ year record of safety for mother and baby
- Has been used by over 35 million women worldwide to treat morning sickness
- Numerous scientific studies show that the ingredients in Bonjesta® does NOT increase the risk of birth defects, even when taken in the first trimester.
Also, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) actually recommends the ingredients found in Bonjesta® as the first treatment to try if diet and lifestyle changes don’t work.
Other prescription nausea medications and over the counter medications have NOT been studied in pregnant women, and therefore may not be safe for use in pregnancy.
If you doctor suggests another prescription medicine for your symptoms, be sure to ask if it is FDA-approved for pregnant women.
Safety and efficacy studies are based on trials conducted on the ingredients in Bonjesta ®, not on Bonjesta® itself
Safety Information
The most common side effect of Bonjesta® is drowsiness.
Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention unless your healthcare provider says that you may do so.
Do not drink alcohol or take other central nervous system depressants, such as cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines and medicines that help you sleep, while taking Bonjesta®. Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse, causing falls or accidents.
BONJESTA® may cause an incorrect positive result for urine drug screening tests for methadone, opiates and PCP.
These are not all of the possible side effects of Bonjesta®. Please see Full Patient Information. You are encouraged to report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
Other Treatments
What are the potential concerns about over-the-counter (OTC) products?
You may be tempted to try products available at your local pharmacy, but keep in mind that not all medications are safe to take during pregnancy.
Things to know about OTC products before using them to treat morning sickness:
- Have not been studied, proven safe and effective or approved by the FDA for use during pregnancy
- May contain ingredients that are unsafe for your baby
- Do not always contain the correct active ingredient
- Do not contain the correct dosage
- Are not formulated to provide both immediate and long-lasting relief
What about other prescription nausea/vomiting medications?
Your doctor may suggest you try other prescription nausea/vomiting medications for your morning sickness symptoms. You may have even used some of these medications in the past.
But most prescription nausea medications are NOT FDA-approved for use in pregnancy, and therefore, they may not be safe for your baby.
Be sure to ask your doctor before taking a prescription nausea medication if it is FDA-approved for pregnancy.
What about marijuana/cannabis use during pregnancy?
Several clinical studies have shown that marijuana use can cause harm to the developing baby. In fact, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) has released guidelines on marijuana use during pregnancy and its potential negative health consequences. ACOG states that women should find alternative therapies for morning sickness symptom relief due to this.