Cetirizine during pregnancy and lactation

Cetirizine during pregnancy and lactation, Cetirizine category by FDA, its use during pregnancy and lactation its teratogenic effects are described.

Small amount of drug excrete into breast milk, if required low dose should be prescribed.

Cetirizine  during pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy	Category  B      ( by FDA ) Category  B      ( AU TGA )
	Cetirizine Animal studies failed to reveal adverse reactions by this drug, with limited evidence there is no evidence of teratogenicity or harmful effects with use of Cetirizine during pregnancy.
Breast feeding	Cetirizine excretes into breastmilk in small quantities, use with caution for sedation.