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Oxiconazole topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Oxiconazole topical is also known as: Oxistat

Overview

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Oxiconazole Cream while you are pregnant. Oxiconazole Cream is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxiconazole Cream.

Oxiconazole topical Pregnancy Warnings

Oxiconazole topical has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies, using high oral doses given to various species, have failed to demonstrate adverse fetal outcome. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Oxiconazole topical should only be used during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.

Oxiconazole topical Breastfeeding Warnings

The manufacturer states that oxiconazole topical is excreted into human milk. Because oxiconazole topical is not absorbed, the amount excreted into breast milk would be expected to be minimal. Adverse effects in the nursing infant are unlikely. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering oxiconazole topical to nursing women.

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