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Benzoyl peroxide/urea topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Peroderm, ZoDerm, ZoDerm Redi-Pads

Benzoyl peroxide/urea topical Pregnancy Warnings

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

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Benzoyl peroxide/urea topical Breastfeeding Warnings

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

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2004) "Product Information. Zoderm (benzoyl peroxide-urea topical)." Bradley Pharmaceuticals Inc

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2004) "Product Information. Zoderm (benzoyl peroxide-urea topical)." Bradley Pharmaceuticals Inc

Further information

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