Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
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Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 5, 2023.
Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine Pregnancy Warnings
Chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/phenylephrine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/phenylephrine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Reproductive animal studies with chlorpheniramine demonstrated no harm to the fetus. Reproductive animal studies have not been reported with methscopolamine and phenylephrine. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.
The Collaborative Perinatal Project monitored 1,070 first trimester exposures and 3,931 exposures which occurred anytime during pregnancy. No evidence was found to suggest a relationship to large categories of malformations. Antihistamine exposure in the first trimester in general was not associated with an increased risk of malformations.
Chlorpheniramine / methscopolamine / phenylephrine Breastfeeding Warnings
Small amounts of sympathomimetic amines and antihistamines are excreted in breast milk and because of the risk of adverse reactions in nursing infants (excitement or irritability), use is not recommended. Anticholinergics and antihistamines may inhibit lactation.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Nelson MA, Forfar JO (1971) "Associations between drugs administered during pregnancy and congenital abnormalities of the fetus." Br Med J, 1, p. 523-7
- Heinonen O, Shapiro S; Kaufman DW ed., Slone D (1977) "Birth Defects and Drugs in Pregnancy." Littleton, MA: Publishing Sciences Group, Inc., p. 297
- "Product Information. Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine)." Schering-Plough
- (2022) "Product Information. Rescon MX (chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/PE)." Capellon Pharmaceuticals
- (2022) "Product Information. Drize (chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/PE)." King Pharmaceuticals Inc
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine)." Schering-Plough
- (2022) "Product Information. Rescon MX (chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/PE)." Capellon Pharmaceuticals
- (2022) "Product Information. Drize (chlorpheniramine/methscopolamine/PE)." King Pharmaceuticals Inc
Further information
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