can a pregnant woman use Fusidic acid cream
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There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy. Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of foetal development including cleft palate and intra-uterine growth retardation. There may, therefore, be a very small risk of such effects in the human foetus.
Animal studies and many years of clinical experience have suggested that fusidic acid is devoid of teratogenic effect. There is evidence to suggest that when given systemically, fusidic acid can penetrate the placental barrier. The use of topical Fucidin in pregnancy requires that the potential benefits be weighed against the possible hazards to the foetus.
Safety in nursing mothers has not been established.
When fusidic acid (as the sodium salt) has been given systemically, levels have been detected in breast milk, but with topical use the possible amount of drug present is unlikely to affect the infant.
I'd say that it is a risk since you may not know if it has an effect. I say that even a small risk is a risk, so I don't know if I'd even do it. Does that help?
There is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy. Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of foetal development including cleft palate and intra-uterine growth retardation. There may, therefore, be a very small risk of such effects in the human foetus.
Animal studies and many years of clinical experience have suggested that fusidic acid is devoid of teratogenic effect. There is evidence to suggest that when given systemically, fusidic acid can penetrate the placental barrier. The use of topical Fucidin in pregnancy requires that the potential benefits be weighed against the possible hazards to the foetus.
Safety in nursing mothers has not been established.
When fusidic acid (as the sodium salt) has been given systemically, levels have been detected in breast milk, but with topical use the possible amount of drug present is unlikely to affect the infant.
I'd say that it is a risk since you may not know if it has an effect. I say that even a small risk is a risk, so I don't know if I'd even do it. Does that help?
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