Pregnancy of Stafilex in details
Stafilex oral rinse has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of teratogenicity when given at high doses. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Stafilex oral rinse should only be used during pregnancy when need has been clearly established. Stafilex chips have been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been conducted with this dosage form; however, high dosages administered by gavage were not associated with fetotoxicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Stafilex absorption is possible following periodontal insertion; in clinical trials systemic Stafilex levels were below the limit of detection. Stafilex chips should only be used during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.
Stafilex breastfeeding
One infant experienced episodes of bradycardia and cyanotic spells which may have been due to the application of Stafilex directly onto the mother's breast during breast-feeding. Stafilex was detected in the blood of the infant.
There are no data on the excretion of Stafilex into human milk when given as an oral rinse. Some studies have reported that any Stafilex ingested is poorly absorbed; therefore, excretion into breast milk is unlikely. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering Stafilex to nursing women.
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