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Calcitriol topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Calcitriol topical is also known as: Vectical

Overview

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

Calcitriol topical Pregnancy Warnings

Calcitriol topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have shown calcitriol to be fetotoxic. Animal studies of topically applied calcitriol induced a significantly elevated mean postimplantation loss and an increased incidence of minor skeletal abnormalities due to retarded ossification of the pubic bones. A slightly increased incidence of skeletal variation was also reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Calcitriol should be used during pregnancy only when benefit outweighs the risk.

Calcitriol topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of calcitriol topical into human milk. Because many drugs are excreted into human milk, the manufacturer recommends caution if calcitriol topical is administered to a nursing woman.

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