Hydroquinone topical Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

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Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 31, 2023.

Hydroquinone topical Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk.

US FDA pregnancy category: C

Comments:
-The effects in the developing fetus are unknown.

Animal studies have not been conducted with this drug. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. It is not known whether this drug can cause fetal harm or adversely affect reproductive capacity in humans.

US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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Hydroquinone topical Breastfeeding Warnings

Caution is recommended.

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

Comments:
-The effects in the nursing infant are unknown.

Topical administration of this drug has not been studied during breastfeeding. Although it is not contraindicated during breastfeeding, some experts feel that long-term use is difficult to justify in a nursing mother. If this drug is used, ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of maternal skin that have been treated and the infant does not ingest the product from the mother's skin.

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