Dexamethasone nasal Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Dexacort Phosphate in Turbinaire
Dexamethasone nasal Pregnancy Warnings
Dexamethasone nasal has been assigned to pregnancy category C. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity when corticosteroids are administered orally or potent steroids are applied topically. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Dexamethasone should only be used during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Dexamethasone nasal Breastfeeding Warnings
Dexamethasone is excreted into human milk. The manufacturer considers the use of dexamethasone to be contraindicated during lactation.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Yaffe SJ. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins. 1998.
- Product Information. Dexacort Phosphate in Turbinaire (dexamethasone nasal). Medeva Pharmaceuticals. 2001;PROD.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Dexacort Phosphate in Turbinaire (dexamethasone nasal). Medeva Pharmaceuticals. 2001;PROD.
Further information
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