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Dextromethorphan Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Dextromethorphan is also known as: Babee Cof, Benylin DM, Bisolvon Dry, Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant, Calmylin, Cough Syrup DM, Creo-Terpin, Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief for Children & Adults, DexAlone, Dextromethorphan HBr Adult Formula, Dry Cough, Hold, PediaCare Children's Long-Acting Cough, Pertussin CS Childrens, Pertussin DM, Pertussin ES, Robitussin Children's Cough Long-Acting, Robitussin Cough Long-Acting, Robitussin CoughGels Long-Acting, Strepsils Cough, Sucrets Cough, Vicks Dayquil Cough, Vicks Formula 44

Overview

If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets during pregnancy. It is unknown if Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets are excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dextromethorphan Chewable Tablets.

Dextromethorphan Pregnancy Warnings

Dextromethorphan has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Dextromethorphan Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan into human milk.

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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