Dextromethorphan Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

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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 is 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 Lactation 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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