This sheet is about exposure to acyclovir or valacyclovir in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is acyclovir/valacyclovir? Acyclovir (Zovirax®) is an antiviral medication that has been used to treat symptoms from cold sores and genital herpes caused by the herpes virus. It is also prescribed to treat chickenpox and shingles. Acyclovir can …
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Fact Sheet: Pheniramine
This sheet is about exposure to pheniramine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is pheniramine? Pheniramine is an antihistamine that has been approved to treat allergy symptoms such as stuffy nose and swollen eyes. It has also been used to treat dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) and motion sickness. Pheniramine might be listed as …
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Fact Sheet: Chlorpheniramine
This sheet is about exposure to chlorpheniramine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is chlorpheniramine? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that has been used to relieve symptoms of allergies, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and the common cold. These symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy throat. Chlorpheniramine is sold under different brand names, …
Fact Sheet: Estazolam (Prosom®)
This sheet is about exposure to estazolam in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is estazolam? Estazolam is a medication that has been used to treat insomnia (having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep). Estazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. A brand name for estazolam is Prosom®. Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about …