Oxiconazole topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Oxiconazole topical is also known as: Oxistat
Oxiconazole topical Pregnancy Warnings
Oxiconazole topical has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies, using high oral doses given to various species, have failed to demonstrate adverse fetal outcome. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Oxiconazole topical should only be used during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.
Oxiconazole topical Breastfeeding Warnings
The manufacturer states that oxiconazole topical is excreted into human milk. Because oxiconazole topical is not absorbed, the amount excreted into breast milk would be expected to be minimal. Adverse effects in the nursing infant are unlikely. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering oxiconazole topical to nursing women.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Oxistat (oxiconazole)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Oxistat (oxiconazole)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
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