Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of cidofovir during breastfeeding. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during cidofovir therapy. An alternate drug is preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

(Monkeypox) Tecovirimat

Substance Name

Cidofovir

CAS Registry Number

149394-66-1

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Anti-Infective Agents

Antiviral Agents