Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin is also known as: Ambi 1000/55, Benylin Expectorant, Bidex-A, Chest Congestion Relief DM, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, Coricidin HBP Multi-Symptom Cold (Day), Cough Formula-DM, Delsym Cough+ Chest Congestion DM, Diabetic Tuss DM, Guaifenesin DM, HT Tuss DM, Mucinex Children's Cough, Mucinex DM, Mucinex DM Maximum Strength, Mucosa DM, Mucus Relief Cough, Mucus Relief DM, Q-Tussin DM, Robafen DM, Robitussin Cough + Chest Congestion DM, Safetussin 30 DM, Siltussin DM, Tussi-Bid, Tussi-Organidin-DM, Tussin DM
Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Pregnancy Warnings
Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted on this combination product. There are no controlled data on this combination product in human pregnancy. Dextromethorphan-guaifenesin is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin 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 dextromethorphan-guaifenesin, taking into account the importance of dextromethorphan-guaifenesin to the mother.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Tussi-Organidin DM NR (dextromethorphan-guaifenesin)" Wallace Laboratories, Cranbury, NJ.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Yaffe SJ.. "Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 5th ed." Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins (1998):
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Tussi-Organidin DM NR (dextromethorphan-guaifenesin)" Wallace Laboratories, Cranbury, NJ.
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