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Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin is also known as: Benylin Expectorant, Bidex-A, Biospec DMX, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, Cough Formula-DM, Diabetic Tuss DM, DuraDEX, GG-DM SR, Gani-Tuss-DM NR, Guaifenesin DM, Guiatuss DM, Iophen DM, Iophen DM NR, Kolephrin GG/DM, Mucinex Cough for Kids, Mucinex DM, MucusRelief DM, Mytussin DM, Phanatuss, Phlemex, Q-Tussin DM, Robafen DM, Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion DM, Tussi-Organidin-DM, Tussin DM

Overview

If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dextromethorphan Polistirex/Guaifenesin Extended-Release Liquid while pregnant. It is not known if Dextromethorphan Polistirex/Guaifenesin Extended-Release Liquid is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dextromethorphan Polistirex/Guaifenesin Extended-Release Liquid.

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Pregnancy Warnings

Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted on this combination product. There are no controlled data on this combination product in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 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, taking into account the importance of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin to the mother.

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