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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 4, 2023.

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.

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Methylcellulose Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of methylcellulose into human milk.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. Product Information. Citrucel (methylcellulose). SmithKline Beecham. 2001;PROD.

References for breastfeeding information

  1. Product Information. Citrucel (methylcellulose). SmithKline Beecham. 2001;PROD.

Further information

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