Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Balamine DM, C-Phen DM, C-Phen DM Drops, CP Dec DM, Cardec DM, Cardec DM Drops, Ceron-DM, Ceron-DM Drops, Dec-Chlorphen DM, Dec-Chlorphen DM Drops, Donatussin DM, Ed A-Hist DM, HistadecDM, Nasohist-DM Pediatric, Neo DM Drops, NoHist DM, Norel CS, Reme Tussin DM, Robitussin Cough & Allergy, Rondec-DM, Rondex-DM, Rondex-DM Drops, Sildec-PE DM Drops, Trital DM, Tussplex DM
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine Pregnancy Warnings
Chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/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. Chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/phenylephrine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Chlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / phenylephrine Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of chlorpheniramine/dextromethorphan/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.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Rondec-DM (chlorpheniramine/dextromethorp/phenylephrine). Alliant Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2022.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Rondec-DM (chlorpheniramine/dextromethorp/phenylephrine). Alliant Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2022.
Further information
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