Oxiconazole topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Oxistat

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 22, 2022.

Oxiconazole topical Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm; rabbits, rats, and mice were administered oral doses up to 100, 150, and 200 mg/kg/day (57, 40, and 27 times the human dose based on mg/m2), respectively. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Oxiconazole topical Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Yes

Comments:
-The effects in the nursing infant are unknown; low risk is expected (less than 1% absorbed after topical use).
-Application to the nipple area should be avoided; the infant's skin should not come into direct contact with skin that has been treated.

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