Bentyl Pregnancy Warnings
Animal studies in rats and rabbits have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus with this drug. Adequate and well-controlled studies have not been conducted in pregnant women.
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.
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
US FDA pregnancy category: B
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Bentyl Breastfeeding Warnings
Use should be avoided.
Excreted into human milk: Yes
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
Comments: A decision should be made to discontinue breastfeeding or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
A single case has been reported of a breast-fed 12 day old infant who developed apnea whose mother was receiving dicyclomine. A causal relationship between dicyclomine and apnea could not be confirmed. Similar adverse reactions have occurred with direct administration of dicyclomine to infants.
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