Erythromycin topical Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Erythromycin topical is also known as: A/T/S, Akne-Mycin, E-Solve 2, Emcin Clear, Emgel, Ery Pads, Ery-Sol, Erycette, Eryderm, Erygel, Erymax, Erythra-Derm, Romycin, Staticin, T-Stat, Theramycin, Theramycin Z
Overview
If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Erythromycin Solution while you are pregnant. Erythromycin Solution is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Erythromycin Solution, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Erythromycin topical Pregnancy Warnings
Erythromycin has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy, and there have been no reports of adverse fetal effects in humans. Erythromycin should only be given during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.
Erythromycin topical Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of erythromycin topical into human milk. Systemically administered erythromycin is excreted into milk in small amounts. Erythromycin is considered compatible with breast-feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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