Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine is also known as: Aldex DM, Codal-DM Syrup, Codimal DM, Codituss DM, Deconsal DM, Deconsal DM Tannate, MyHist-DM, Poly Hist DM, Tannate V DM, Triplex DM, V-Tan DM, Viratan-DM, Viravan DM, Viravan-DM, Zotex-12
Overview
If you become pregnant while taking Dextromethorphan/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Suspension, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Dextromethorphan/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Suspension during pregnancy. It is unknown if Dextromethorphan/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Suspension is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dextromethorphan/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Suspension.
Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine Pregnancy Warnings
Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies on the combination product dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine have not been conducted. Animal studies on dextromethorphan have revealed evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine should only be given during pregnancy when benefits outweigh risks.
Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of the combination product dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine into human milk. Small amounts of phenylephrine are secreted in breast milk. Dextromethorphan/phenylephrine/pyrilamine is considered contraindicated during breast-feeding by the manufacturer.
Based on the low molecular weight of dextromethorphan, some passage into breast milk probably occurs. However, maternal use of dextromethorphan products that do not contain alcohol are probably safe to use during breast-feeding.
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