Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic is also known as: AK-Poly-Bac, Polycin, Polycin-B, Polysporin Ophthalmic, Polytracin Ophthalmic
Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.
US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
Comments:
-Both components are poorly absorbed after topical application; both are considered low risk to nursing infants.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Polysporin (bacitracin-polymyxin B topical). Apothecon Inc. 2022.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Polysporin (bacitracin-polymyxin B topical). Apothecon Inc. 2022.
- United States National Library of Medicine. Toxnet. Toxicology Data Network. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT 2013.
Further information
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