Benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical is also known as: Benzamycin

Overview

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Benzoyl Peroxide/Erythromycin Gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Benzoyl Peroxide/Erythromycin Gel is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Benzoyl Peroxide/Erythromycin Gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical Pregnancy Warnings

Benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There was no evidence of teratogenicity when erythromycin was administered orally to rats. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin topical should only be used during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin into human milk. Erythromycin is excreted into milk after systemic administration; however, topical erythromycin undergoes minimal systemic absorption. The American Academy of Pediatrics considers erythromycin compatible with breast-feeding. Benzoyl peroxide undergoes some percutaneous absorption. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin to nursing women.

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