The Basics
What is Tavaborole?
A topical antifungal medication for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail and nail bed.
Brand names for Tavaborole
Kerydin
How Tavaborole is classified
Anti-Infective Agents, Antifungal Agents
Tavaborole During Pregnancy
Tavaborole pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Tavaborole while pregnant
N/A
Taking Tavaborole While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Tavaborole?
Topical tavaborole has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because blood levels are very low after topical application to the toenails, it is unlikely that a measurable amount of the drug will enter the breastmilk.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Topical tavaborole has not been studied during breastfeeding. Because blood levels are very low after topical application to the toenails, it is unlikely that a measurable amount of the drug will enter the breastmilk.
Possible effects of Tavaborole on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Tavaborole
Ciclopirox, Efinaconazole, Terbinafine.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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