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Carbinoxamine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Donatussin MAX, Excof, Excof-SF, Max HC

Carbinoxamine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine Pregnancy Warnings

Carbinoxamine/hydrocodone/phenylephrine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Carbinoxamine/hydrocodone/phenylephrine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

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Carbinoxamine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of carbinoxamine/hydrocodone/phenylephrine into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious 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.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2005) "Product Information. Excof (carbinoxamine/hydrocodone/phenylephrine)." Stewart-Jackson Pharmaceutical Inc

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2005) "Product Information. Excof (carbinoxamine/hydrocodone/phenylephrine)." Stewart-Jackson Pharmaceutical Inc

Further information

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