Vitamin b12 injection Pregnancy Warnings
This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. (AU)
AU TGA pregnancy category: Exempt
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Comments:
-Vitamin B12 needs are increased in pregnancy.
-Megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy is usually due to folic acid deficiency.
-Do not use for megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy due to folic acid deficiency.
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Vitamin b12 injection Breastfeeding Warnings
Use is not recommended; benefit to mother should outweigh risk to the infant. (AU)
Excreted into human milk: Yes
Comments:
-Vitamin B12 needs are increased in lactation.
-Deficiency has been seen in breast fed children of vegetarian mothers, even with no symptoms of maternal deficiency.
-Four micrograms daily of B12 are recommended during lactation.
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