This sheet is about exposure to erythromycin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is erythromycin? Erythromycin is an antibiotic. It can be taken by mouth (orally) to treat infections, particularly those of the skin, upper respiratory tract, and pelvis. It can also be used in topical forms (on the skin) for treatment of skin conditions, and as an ointment for eye infections. Some …
The Baby Blog: Medications
Sumatriptan
This sheet is about exposure to sumatriptan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is sumatriptan? Sumatriptan is a medication used to treat migraine headaches. It can be used orally (pill), by nasal spray, or by injection (shot). Some brand names for sumatriptan are Imitrex®, Alsuma®, Imigran®, Onzetra Xsail®, Tosymra®, Zembrace SymTouch®. Sumatriptan is also available in a …
Etanercept (Enbrel®)
This sheet is about exposure to etanercept in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is etanercept? Etanercept is a prescription medication used to treat some autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheets on rheumatoid arthritis at …
Calcium Carbonate
This sheet is about exposure to calcium carbonate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is calcium carbonate? Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement. Calcium carbonate has been used as an antacid to help symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, or upset stomach. Some examples of over-the-counter antacids with calcium carbonate are Tums®, Rolaids®, Maalox®, and Mylanta®. The …
Topical Acne Treatments
This sheet is about exposure to topical acne treatment in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are topical acne treatments? Topical acne treatments are medications that are put directly on the skin in the form of a lotion, gel, cream, or ointment. There are many different topical acne treatments with different generic and brand names. Topical acne treatments can be over-the-counter or …
