Hydrocortisone topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 11, 2023.
Hydrocortisone topical is also known as: Aeroseb-HC, Ala-Cort, Ala-Scalp HP, Anucort-HC, Anusol HC-1, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Bioelements Immediate Comfort, Cortaid, Cortizone-10, Dermacort, Hydrocort cream, Hydrocortisone 1% In Absorbase, Hytone, Keratol HC, Locoid, MD Hydrocortisone, Monistat Soothing Care Itch Relief Cream, NuCort, Pandel, Proctocort, Proctosol-HC, Proctozone HC, Texacort, Westcort
Hydrocortisone topical Pregnancy Warnings
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
AU TGA pregnancy category: A
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Comments: Topical corticosteroids should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts or for extended periods of time.
Animal studies have shown the more potent corticosteroids to be teratogenic after dermal application. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women on the teratogenic effects from topically applied corticosteroids.
AU TGA pregnancy category A: Drugs which have been taken by a large number of pregnant women and women of childbearing age without any proven increase in the frequency of malformations or other direct or indirect harmful effects on the fetus having been observed.
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.
Hydrocortisone topical Breastfeeding Warnings
Use is not recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Yes
Comments: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Pandel (hydrocortisone topical)." Savage Laboratories (2001):
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Pandel (hydrocortisone topical)." Savage Laboratories (2001):
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
Further information
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