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Carbetapentane Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Solotuss

Carbetapentane Pregnancy Warnings

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

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Carbetapentane Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of carbetapentane into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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References for pregnancy information

  1. (2007) "Product Information. solotuss (carbetapentane)." Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals

References for breastfeeding information

  1. (2007) "Product Information. solotuss (carbetapentane)." Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals

Further information

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