Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine is also known as: Ambi 40/1000/60, Anextuss, Broncotron-D, Certuss-D, Dacex-DM, Dacex-PE, Deconex DM, Deconex DMX, Despec DM Syrup, Despec NR Drops, Dexcon-DM, Dexcon-PE, DuraMAX, Duraphen DM, Duraphen Forte, Duraphen II DM, Dynatuss EX, Endacon DM, Execof ER, ExeTuss-DM, G-Phen DM, GDP-EX, Giltuss TR, Guaphen Forte, Guaphen II DM, Maxiphen DM, Maxiphen-G DM, Nortuss-DE, PDM GG, Phlemex Forte, Phlemex-PE, Q-Tussin CF, Robafen CF, Robitussin Cough & Cold CF, Sinutuss DM, TriTuss, TriTuss-ER, Tussafed-EX, Tussafed-EX Drops, Tussex, Tussidex, Tussin CF, Tusso-DM, Tusso-DMR, Tusso-XR, Z-Dex, Z-tuss DM, Zotex, Zotex LAX, Zotex Pediatric
Overview
If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets while you are pregnant. It is not known if Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Controlled-Release and Sustained-Release Tablets.
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine Pregnancy Warnings
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine 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 dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine, taking into account the importance of dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/phenylephrine to the mother.
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