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Hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b otic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: AK-Spore HC Otic Suspension, Antibiotic Ear, Casporyn HC, Cort-Biotic, Cortatrigen, Cortatrigen Modified, Cortisporin Otic, Cortomycin, Drotic, Masporin Otic, Oti-Sone, Otimar, Otocort Sterile Solution, Otocort Sterile Suspension, Pediotic, UAD Otic

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b otic Pregnancy Warnings

Animal studies have shown this drug to be teratogenic. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Use is not recommended.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

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Hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b otic Breastfeeding Warnings

Use is not recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Hydrocortisone: Yes

Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. Product Information. Cortisporin Otic (hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B otic). Monarch Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2022.
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.

References for breastfeeding information

  1. Product Information. Cortisporin Otic (hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B otic). Monarch Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2022.
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.

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