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Dichlorotetrafluorethane / ethyl chloride topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Fluro-Ethyl

Dichlorotetrafluorethane / ethyl chloride topical Pregnancy Warnings

Dichlorotetrafluorethane-ethyl chloride has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity with exposure below the recommended occupational exposure limits. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Dichlorotetrafluorethane-ethyl chloride is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

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Dichlorotetrafluorethane / ethyl chloride topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of dichlorotetrafluorethane-ethyl chloride into human milk.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Fluro-Ethyl (dichlorotetrafluorethane-ethyl Cl topical)." Gebauer Company

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Fluro-Ethyl (dichlorotetrafluorethane-ethyl Cl topical)." Gebauer Company

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