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Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Extendryl DM

Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine Pregnancy Warnings

Chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/phenylephrine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

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Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Extendryl DM (chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine)." Apothecon Inc

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Extendryl DM (chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine)." Apothecon Inc

Further information

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