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Dibucaine topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Nupercainal, Rectacaine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 10, 2024.

Dibucaine topical Pregnancy Warnings

Dibucaine topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal study data have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Caution is recommended when dibucaine topical is administered during pregnancy.

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Dibucaine topical Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of dibucaine into human milk. Caution is recommended when dibucaine topical is administered to a nursing mother.

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See also

References for pregnancy information

  1. "Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Nupercainal (dibucaine topical)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals

References for breastfeeding information

  1. "Multum Information Services, Inc. Expert Review Panel"
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Nupercainal (dibucaine topical)." Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals

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