Lodoxamide ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Lodoxamide ophthalmic is also known as: Alomide
Overview
If you become pregnant while using Lodoxamide , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Lodoxamide during pregnancy. It is unknown if Lodoxamide is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Lodoxamide , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Lodoxamide ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Lodoxamide ophthalmic has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies using doses up to 5000 times the normal human dose have revealed no evidence of teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Lodoxamide ophthalmic should only be given during pregnancy when the need has been clearly established.
Lodoxamide ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of lodoxamide ophthalmic into human milk. Significant systemic absorption after ocular administration is not expected. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering lodoxamide ophthalmic to nursing women.
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