Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine is also known as: Extendryl DM
Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine Pregnancy Warnings
Chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/phenylephrine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / methscopolamine Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine 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.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Extendryl DM (chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine)." Apothecon Inc (2022):
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Extendryl DM (chlorpheniramine/DM/methscopolamine)." Apothecon Inc (2022):
Further information
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