Benzoic acid / hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Hyophen, Methylphen, Prosed DS, Uribel Tabs, Urised, Urophen MB

Benzoic acid / hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

Comments:
-Hyoscyamine and methenamine cross the placenta.

This drug combination has not been studied in animals or humans. It is unknown if it could cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.

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.

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Benzoic acid / hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Yes (hyoscyamine, methenamine); Data not available (benzoic acid, methylene blue, phenyl salicylate)

Comments:
-The effects on the nursing infant are unknown.

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