This sheet is about exposure to ciprofloxacin 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 ciprofloxacin? Ciprofloxacin (Cipro®) is an antibiotic that has been used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is part of a group of antibiotics called quinolones or fluoroquinolones. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they …
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Fact Sheet: Breastfeeding Following a Natural Disaster
This sheet is about the possible exposures during breastfeeding after a natural disaster. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What could I be exposed to in a natural disaster? While many substances enter breast milk, most are not likely to harm a breastfed baby. In most cases, the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any risk from an exposure. However, if you notice anything …
Fact Sheet: Carisoprodol
This sheet is about exposure to carisoprodol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is carisoprodol? Carisoprodol is a medication that has been used to treat muscle pain and stiffness from muscle spasms. Two brand names are Soma® and Vanadom®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their medication, or …
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 …
Fact Sheet: Copolymer 1 (Glatiramer acetate; Glatiramer)
This sheet is about exposure to copolymer 1 in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is copolymer 1? Copolymer 1 (also known as Cop-1, glatiramer acetate, or glatiramer) is a disease modifying therapy (DMT) that has been used to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The brand name is Copaxone®. For more information about multiple sclerosis, …
