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Using antihistamines during breastfeeding
27 January 2022Guidance on continuing or initiating commonly used antihistamines whilst breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
PhenerganSanofi
Sanofi
Phenergan
Tablets f/c 10mg, 25mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Airtight container
Protect from light
Protect from light. Store in airtight containers.
22 November 2022
Lactation Safety Information
As antihistamine
As antihistamine
Cetirizine/Loratadine. If a sedating antihistamine required chlorphenamine is preferred (see summary)
Sedating antihistamine
No published evidence of safety
Extensive experience of safe use in breastfeeding
May interfere with lactation
Monitor infant for drowsiness
22 May 2017
As a hypnotic
As a hypnotic
Zaleplon, Zopiclone, Zolpidem
No published evidence of safety
Extensive experience of safe use in breastfeeding
May interfere with lactation
Monitor the infant closely for drowsiness, poor feeding and adequate weight gain
3 January 2018
As anti-emetic
As anti-emetic
Prochlorperazine
Antihistamine anti-emetic
No published evidence of safety
Extensive experience of safe use of promethazine in breastfeeding
Occasional, short-term use considered compatible with breastfeeding. Repeated use may pose a risk of infant sedation and may interfere with lactation
4 March 2019