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Potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate is also known as: K-Phos M.F., K-Phos Neutral, K-Phos No. 2, Neutra-Phos, PHOS-NaK, Phospha 250 Neutral, Uro-KP-Neutral, Vis-Phos N

Overview

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

Potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate Pregnancy Warnings

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

Potassium phosphate / sodium phosphate Breastfeeding Warnings

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

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