Carbetapentane / guaifenesin / phenylephrine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Albatussin, Aquatab C, Carbatab-12, Carbatuss, Carbetaplex, Extendryl GCP, Gentex 30, Gentex LQ, Levall, MonteCough, Oratuss 12, Phencarb GG
Carbetapentane / guaifenesin / phenylephrine Pregnancy Warnings
Carbetapentane/guaifenesin/phenylephrine has not formally been assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. The manufacturer recommends that carbetapentane/guaifenesin/phenylephrine not be administered to pregnant women.
Carbetapentane / guaifenesin / phenylephrine Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of carbetapentane/guaifenesin/phenylephrine into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
References for pregnancy information
- (2004) "Product Information. Phencarb GG (carbetapentane/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)." Boca Pharmacal Inc
References for breastfeeding information
- (2004) "Product Information. Phencarb GG (carbetapentane/guaifenesin/phenylephrine)." Boca Pharmacal Inc
Further information
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