Famciclovir use while Breastfeeding

Drugs containing Famciclovir: Famvir

Medically reviewed on September 7, 2017

Famciclovir Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding

Summary of Use during Lactation

Because there is no published experience with famciclovir during breastfeeding, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Acyclovir, Valacyclovir

References

Famciclovir Identification

Substance Name

Famciclovir

CAS Registry Number

104227-87-4

Drug Class

Antiinfective Agents

Antiviral Agents

Administrative Information

LactMed Record Number

354

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