Phenylephrine Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Phenylephrine is also known as: AH-Chew D, Contac-D, Despec-SF, Dimetapp Toddler's Drops Decongestant, Gilchew IR, Little Colds Decongestant, Lusonal, Nasop, Nasop12, Neo-Synephrine, PediaCare Children's Decongestant, Phenyl-T, Ricobid-D, Sudafed PE Children's Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed PE Nasal Decongestant, Sudogest PE, Triaminic Thin Strips Cold with Stuffy Nose

Overview

If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Phenylephrine Chewable Tablets during pregnancy. It is unknown if Phenylephrine Chewable Tablets is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Phenylephrine Chewable Tablets, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Phenylephrine Pregnancy Warnings

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

Phenylephrine Lactation Warnings

Small amounts of phenylephrine are secreted in breast milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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