Nedocromil ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Nedocromil ophthalmic is also known as: Alocril
Overview
If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Nedocromil Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if Nedocromil Drops is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while using Nedocromil Drops, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Nedocromil ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Nedocromil ophthalmic has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies using doses of 100 mg/kg/day subcutaneously have not revealed evidence of adverse fetal outcome. Nedocromil undergoes low systemic absorption (<4% of a dose) after ocular administration. There are no controlled studies in human pregnancy. Nedocromil ophthalmic should only be used if need has been clearly established.
Nedocromil ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of nedocromil into human milk. Nedocromil undergoes low systemic absorption (<4% of a dose) after ocular administration. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering nedocromil ophthalmic to nursing women.
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