The World Health Organization (WHO) lists the drugs women should not take while pregnant. There is no mention of the drug Xyzal. But you may want to visit their website anyway:
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/rtis_gep/annex4.htm
According to the FDA, Xyzal has been classified as a category B drug.
Therefore, this drug can be prescribed to a pregnant woman if the healthcare provider believes that the benefits to the woman outweigh any possible risks to the unborn child. However, if your sister-in-law reads the safety/warnings information on this drug, she may consider not taking it while she is pregnant and later breastfeeding. http://allergies.emedtv.com/xyzal/xyzal-warnings-and-precautions.html
When there is not studies or data is available about effects of drugs in human fetus, it is safer to stay away from them to avoid harming the baby. I personally do not like the side effects when I read the information on the link I am providing here.
Hope she makes the most best decision for the baby.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) lists the drugs women should not take while pregnant. There is no mention of the drug Xyzal. But you may want to visit their website anyway:
http://www.who.int/reproductive-health/publications/rtis_gep/annex4.htm
According to the FDA, Xyzal has been classified as a category B drug.
Therefore, this drug can be prescribed to a pregnant woman if the healthcare provider believes that the benefits to the woman outweigh any possible risks to the unborn child. However, if your sister-in-law reads the safety/warnings information on this drug, she may consider not taking it while she is pregnant and later breastfeeding. http://allergies.emedtv.com/xyzal/xyzal-warnings-and-precautions.html
When there is not studies or data is available about effects of drugs in human fetus, it is safer to stay away from them to avoid harming the baby. I personally do not like the side effects when I read the information on the link I am providing here.
Hope she makes the most best decision for the baby.
January 25, 2009 - 10:55pmThis Comment
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