Albendazole Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Albendazole is also known as: Albenza

Overview

Do not use Albendazole if you are pregnant. It may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it and for at least 1 month after you stop taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Albendazole is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Albendazole , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Albendazole Pregnancy Warnings

Albendazole has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity (caused embryotoxicity and skeletal malformations) in pregnant rats and rabbits. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Albendazole is only recommended for use during pregnancy when there are no alternatives and benefit outweighs risk.

Albendazole should not be used in pregnant women except in clinical circumstances where no alternative management is appropriate. Patients should avoid a pregnancy for at least 1 month following cessation of albendazole therapy. If a patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, albendazole should be discontinued immediately. If pregnancy occurs while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.

Albendazole Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of albendazole into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering albendazole to nursing women.

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