Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone Pregnancy Warnings
Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data using any of the drugs, alone or in combination, in human pregnancy.
Caution is recommended.
AU TGA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category. This class of drugs is generally exempt from pregnancy classification.
US FDA pregnancy category: Not formally assigned to a pregnancy category.
Comment: Simethicone is not orally absorbed.
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Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone Breastfeeding Warnings
Caution is recommended.
Excreted into human milk: Yes (Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide); No (simethicone)
Comments:
-The WHO considers aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide compatible with breastfeeding.
-Simethicone is not orally absorbed and has been used safely in infants.
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