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Iodine povacrylex / isopropyl alcohol topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: DuraPrep

Iodine povacrylex / isopropyl alcohol topical Pregnancy Warnings

The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned.

Risk Summary: No data available on use of this drug in pregnant women to inform a drug-related risk.

Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category Not Assigned: The US FDA has amended the pregnancy labeling rule for prescription drug products to require labeling that includes a summary of risk, a discussion of the data supporting that summary, and relevant information to help health care providers make prescribing decisions and counsel women about the use of drugs during pregnancy. Pregnancy categories A, B, C, D, and X are being phased out.

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Iodine povacrylex / isopropyl alcohol topical Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Unknown
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available

Comment: The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

Breastfed infants who are exposed to this drug may develop transient hypothyroidism.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2014) "Product Information. DuraPrep (iodine povacrylex-isopropyl alcohol topical)." 3M Healthcare

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2014) "Product Information. DuraPrep (iodine povacrylex-isopropyl alcohol topical)." 3M Healthcare

Further information

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