Pentetate zinc trisodium Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Pentetate zinc trisodium Pregnancy Warnings

This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

US FDA pregnancy category: B

Comments:
-This is the preferred product if chelation is needed in pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus, although there was a slight decrease in the average birth weight. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.

US FDA pregnancy category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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Pentetate zinc trisodium Breastfeeding Warnings

Radiocontaminants are known to be excreted in breast milk. Women with known or suspected internal contamination should not breast-feed, whether or not they are receiving Safety has not been established.

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

Comments:
-Radiocontaminants are excreted in breast milk.
-Women with known or suspected radioactive contamination should not breast feed.
-Precautions should be taken when discarding breast milk.

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