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Mannitol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Aridol, Bronchitol, Osmitrol, Resectisol

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 16, 2023.

Mannitol Pregnancy Warnings

Mannitol has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Mannitol is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

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Mannitol Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of mannitol into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering mannitol to nursing women.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2002) "Product Information. Osmitrol (mannitol)." Baxter I.V. Systems Division

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2002) "Product Information. Osmitrol (mannitol)." Baxter I.V. Systems Division

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