Lidocaine ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Lidocaine ophthalmic is also known as: Akten

Lidocaine ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. US FDA pregnancy category: B

Animal studies failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm when this drug was administered subcutaneously at doses more than 800-fold greater than the human dose, based on body weight. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Lidocaine ophthalmic Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended. Excreted into human milk: Unknown Excreted into animal milk: Data not available Comments: -This drug is secreted in human milk following systemic use; while no systemic exposure is expected with the ophthalmic formulation, caution is advised. -The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

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