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Benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Bencort, Vanoxide-HC

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2024.

Benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical Pregnancy Warnings

Benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone 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-hydrocortisone topical should only be used during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

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Benzoyl peroxide / hydrocortisone topical Breastfeeding Warnings

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

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Vanoxide-HC (benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone topical)." Dermik Laboratories/Aventis

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2022) "Product Information. Vanoxide-HC (benzoyl peroxide-hydrocortisone topical)." Dermik Laboratories/Aventis

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