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Capsaicin topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Aspercreme Warming Pain Relief Patch, Axsain, Capsagel Extra Strength, Capsagel Maximum Strength, Capsin, Capzasin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula, Dolorac, Drs Cream, GNP Capsaicin, Icy Hot PM Patch, Pain Doctor, Qutenza, RT Capsin, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas-Hot, Sloan's Liniment, Theragen HP, Trixaicin, Trixaicin HP, Zostrix, Zostrix Neuropathy, Zostrix-HP

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 4, 2023.

Capsaicin topical Pregnancy Warnings

Safety has not been established.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

Animal studies have failed to reveal fetal teratogenicity in embryofetal developmental. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Capsaicin topical Breastfeeding Warnings

Safety has not been established.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Yes

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. Staub D, Jonas N, Zellweger MJ, et al. (2005) "Use of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide to detect myocardial ischemia." Am J Med, 118, p. 1287
  2. (2006) "Product Information. Axsain (capsaicin topical)." Rodlen Laboratories
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  4. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  5. (2009) "Product Information. Zostrix-HP (capsaicin topical)." Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
  6. (2009) "Product Information. Qutenza (capsaicin topical)." NeurogesX Inc

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2006) "Product Information. Axsain (capsaicin topical)." Rodlen Laboratories
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  4. (2009) "Product Information. Zostrix (capsaicin topical)." Southwood Pharmaceuticals Inc
  5. (2009) "Product Information. Zostrix-HP (capsaicin topical)." Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
  6. (2009) "Product Information. Qutenza (capsaicin topical)." NeurogesX Inc

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