This sheet is about exposure to St. John’s wort in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is St. John’s wort? St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant that has been used as an herbal supplement. It is available as a tablet or capsule, liquid extract, tea, and as a cream or ointment. It is also sometimes mixed with other herbal …
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Fact Sheet: Salmeterol (Serevent®, Serevent Diskus®)
This sheet is about exposure to salmeterol in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is salmeterol? Salmeterol (Serevent®, Serevent Diskus®) is a medication that has been used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and also as prophylaxis for exercise induced bronchospasm. It is in a class of medications called …
Fact Sheet: Penicillin G
This sheet is about exposure to penicillin G 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 penicillin G? Penicillin G is an antibiotic drug that belongs to a class of antibiotic medications called penicillins. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections and has been used to treat Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) and syphilis. Penicillin G is …
Fact Sheet: Cariprazine (Vraylar®)
This sheet is about exposure to cariprazine 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 cariprazine? Cariprazine is a medication that has been used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. A brand name for cariprazine is Vraylar®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their …
Fact Sheet: Nitrofurantoin
This sheet is about exposure to nitrofurantoin 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 nitrofurantoin? Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial medication that has been used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). Some brand names are Macrobid®, Macrodantin®, and Furadantin®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about …
