Colestipol Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Colestipol is also known as: Colestid, Colestid Flavored

Overview

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

Colestipol Pregnancy Warnings

Colestipol has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Because colestipol is not absorbed after oral administration, direct fetal harm is not expected. Impairment of absorption of fat soluble vitamins and other nutrients as well as effects of reduced lipid concentrations may be of concern. Colestipol should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Colestipol Lactation Warnings

Colestipol is not absorbed after oral administration and therefore is not expected to be present in human milk. While adverse effects in the breast-feeding infant are unlikely, altered absorption of fat soluble vitamins and other nutrients by the mother may effect the integrity of the milk.

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