Methylcellulose Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Citrucel, Citrucel Clear Mix, Citrucel Food Pack, Citrucel Lax, Citrucel SF
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 3, 2024.
Methylcellulose Pregnancy Warnings
Methylcellulose has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Methylcellulose is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Methylcellulose Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of methylcellulose into human milk.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2001) "Product Information. Citrucel (methylcellulose)." SmithKline Beecham
References for breastfeeding information
- (2001) "Product Information. Citrucel (methylcellulose)." SmithKline Beecham
Further information
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