Dr Juliette
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Philosophy and history of medicine. Many other things. Autrice "Pilules Roses", julietteferrydanini.com
Philosophy and history of medicine. Many other things. Autrice "Pilules Roses", julietteferrydanini.com
![The efficacy of phloroglucinol for most of its common indications—including functional gastrointestinal disorders [1, 5, 6], renal colic [3, 7], and dysmenorrhea, or gynecologic pain [2, 8]—has not been clearly demonstrated. Clinicians should be aware of the limited evidence of efficacy and the residual uncertainty regarding fetal safety. While our findings do not support a major teratogenic effect, unnecessary exposure should be avoided, and non-pharmacological or better-evaluated alternatives should be considered for this symptomatic treatment, which is used almost exclusively in France.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ailhxtnm3gw7qej7r3sodebh/bafkreic5fapnc5gikbxyv2xziqbcxcvpeargnjrevwut2gmziomk4vxzxy)
