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Learn about the new FDA pregnancy and lactation labeling system that replaced the former letter categories in 2015. Find out how to interpret the information and data on drug exposure and risk during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Acyclovir is a drug used to treat genital herpes and other infections caused by herpes viruses. Learn about its safety and effectiveness during pregnancy and breastfeeding, based on animal and human studies and expert opinions.
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat various infections. It has not been assigned a pregnancy category by the FDA, but it is in pregnancy category B1 in Australia. It may be excreted in breast milk and have some adverse effects on infants.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is a medication used to treat allergies and hives. It should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk, and it may be excreted into breastmilk. See references and more information on pregnancy and breastfeeding categories.
Find out if your medicines are safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Browse the list of drugs by FDA Pregnancy Categories or search by name, and get detailed information on each drug's potential risks and benefits.
Ondansetron, also known as Zofran, is a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting. It should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed, and breastfeeding is not recommended. See references and more information on this page.
Lurasidone (Latuda) is an atypical antipsychotic drug that has not been assigned a pregnancy category by the FDA. It should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus and breastfeeding should be avoided.
Pregnancy Warnings; Breastfeeding Warnings; Diphenhydramine Pregnancy Warnings. Use is recommended only if clearly needed and the benefit outweighs the risk. AU TGA pregnancy category: A US FDA pregnancy category: B Comment:-Exposure during the third trimester may result in adverse reactions in premature infants and neonates.
This web page provides information on the safety and effectiveness of nitrofurantoin, an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It covers the risks of hemolytic anemia, fetal malformations, and milk excretion, as well as the sources and references for the data.
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used to treat back pain and spasms. It is in FDA pregnancy category B and breastfeeding category C, meaning it may have some risks for the fetus or nursing infant.