Oxybutynin Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Oxybutynin is also known as: Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Gelnique, Oxytrol, Urotrol

Overview

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

Oxybutynin Pregnancy Warnings

Oxybutynin has been assigned to FDA pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal reproductive studies have failed to reveal evidence of impaired fertility or fetotoxicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Oxybutynin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Oxybutynin Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of oxybutynin into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering oxybutynin to nursing women.

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