Benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Bencort, Vanoxide-HC
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 3, 2025.
Benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical Pregnancy Warnings
Benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone topical should only be used during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone topical into human milk. The manufacturer recommends caution when administering benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone to nursing women.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2022) "Product Information. Vanoxide-HC (benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone topical)." Dermik Laboratories/Aventis
References for breastfeeding information
- (2022) "Product Information. Vanoxide-HC (benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone topical)." Dermik Laboratories/Aventis
Further information
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