How to Use contraindication in a Sentence

contraindication

noun
  • Heed drug warnings and contraindications for the best results.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
  • There are few absolute contraindications to heel spur surgery.
    — Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 27 June 2023
  • Making the pills over the counter won’t increase the risk of someone with contraindications taking them.
    — Christine Dehlendorf, Scientific American, 13 July 2023
  • There are no contraindications or side effects to taking glutathione in the form of supplements.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
  • This is a really thorny area that isn’t set in stone, because this contraindication may be based on outdated advice.
    — SELF, 14 Sep. 2018
  • The vaccine has more side effects and contraindications than Jynneos.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
  • There’s no contraindication, and breastfeeding has been shown to protect your baby from other issues along they way.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 27 Aug. 2020
  • An acute illness or infection can be a contraindication to surgery and will need to resolve before the procedure can proceed.
    — Dagny Zhu, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • For most people, either birth control pill will be safe, but the progestin-only pill in particular has very few contraindications to it.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Your vet will ensure there are no potential drug interactions or contraindications.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • The contraindication warns not to give these products to children under 12 due to their faster metabolisms.
    — Philly.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • Administering a vaccine with a live virus, thought to possibly pose a risk to the growing fetus, is the only contraindication.
    — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2020
  • The only high-risk contraindication for progestin-only contraceptives is breast cancer.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 May 2023
  • Consult with your vet to ensure there are no contraindications between the medications and CBD oil.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Progestin-only pills, sometimes called mini-pills, have very few contraindications, meaning there are few medical circumstances when taking them would be ill-advised.
    — Politifact Staff Writer, Dallas News, 21 July 2023
  • Voskuhl stresses that women need to be screened for contraindications such as breast cancer, clotting disorders or cardiovascular disease.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Just last April, the FDA required that a contraindication, its strictest warning, for prescription codeine and tramadol medicines.
    — Philly.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • The products do not specify how much of the active ingredient is contained in each dose, and there is no mention of possible side effects or contraindications, said officials.
    — Jack Guy, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The only major contraindication to the vaccines listed by the CDC is a severe allergic reaction to the first dose.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2021
  • For those who have a medical contraindication to vaccination, a reasonable accommodation could be made by having the worker mask.
    — Judy Stone, Forbes, 28 June 2021
  • These therapies require careful screening, have contraindications, and aren’t appropriate for all patients.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Scynexis lists pregnancy as a contraindication, citing the potential for harm to the developing fetus based on animal studies.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 3 June 2021
  • For example, having a bleeding disorder is a contraindication for taking aspirin because this drug may cause excess bleeding under any circumstances.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Your healthcare provider will also be able to advise you on any precautions or contraindications associated with generic Viagra.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023
  • For a full list of safety considerations and contraindications, visit Pfizer's official Paxlovid safety page.
    — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Without any personal medical contraindications and with a diet that’s balanced and inclusive of a variety of protein sources, most people can safely consume protein powder every day.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 20 June 2024
  • Your veterinarian can guide you on the appropriate dosage, potential interactions with other medications, and any contraindications to be aware of.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
  • Healthcare professionals can help determine if there are any contraindications or potential adverse effects specific to your situation.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Sulfonamide contraindications and precautions may differ between sulfonamide drugs.
    — Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
  • Drug manufacturers will be required to update their package inserts to reflect the new contraindications, the strongest kind of warning, to alert doctors and parents that children can have trouble breathing or die after taking these drugs.
    — Catherine Saint Louis, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2017

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