Permethrin topical Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

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Overview

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

Permethrin topical Pregnancy Warnings

Permethrin topical has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Permethrin topical is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Permethrin topical Lactation Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of permethrin into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that a decision be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue permethrin, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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