Calcium chloride Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Calcium chloride Pregnancy Warnings

The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy.
-According to some authorities: Benefit should outweigh risk.
-According to some authorities: Use is not recommended.

AU TGA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned

Risk summary: No data are available on the use of this drug in pregnant women to inform a drug-related risk.

Comments:
-Calcium crosses the placenta.
-It is not known whether this drug can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or affect reproductive capacity.

Animal studies have not been conducted. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category Not Assigned: The US FDA has amended the pregnancy labeling rule for prescription drug products to require labeling that includes a summary of risk, a discussion of the data supporting that summary, and relevant information to help health care providers make prescribing decisions and counsel women about the use of drugs during pregnancy. Pregnancy categories A, B, C, D, and X are being phased out.

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Calcium chloride Breastfeeding Warnings

Safety has not been established.
-According to some authorities: Use is not recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Yes
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comments:
-Human milk normally contains calcium. It is unknown if this drug distributes into breast milk.
-Calcium absorption is increased during lactation.
-Some authorities recommend increased intake of calcium during lactation.
-Developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered, as well as the mother's clinical need for this drug.
-The effects in the breastfed infant are unknown; potential adverse effects in the breastfed infant due to this drug or the mother's underlying condition should be considered.

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