Cefixime Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Cefixime is also known as: Suprax

Overview

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

Cefixime Pregnancy Warnings

Cefixime has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Cefixime should only be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.

Cefixime Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of cefixime into human milk. Other cephalosporins are excreted into human milk in small amounts. While adverse effects are unlikely, the infant should be monitored closely. Other cephalosporins have been classified as compatible with breast-feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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