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Menthol topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

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Overview

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

Menthol topical Pregnancy Warnings

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

Menthol topical Breastfeeding Warnings

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

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