Gentamicin topical Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Gentamicin topical is also known as: G-Myticin, Garamycin Topical, Gentak

Overview

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Gentamicin Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Gentamicin Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Gentamicin Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Gentamicin topical Pregnancy Warnings

Gentamicin topical has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Gentamicin topical is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Gentamicin topical Lactation Warnings

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

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