The Basics
What is Terconazole?
Used to treat fungal and yeast infections of the vagina.
Brand names for Terconazole
Terazol
How Terconazole is classified
Anti-Infective Agents, Antifungal Agents
Terconazole During Pregnancy
Terconazole pregnancy category
Category CNote 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 Terconazole while pregnant
N/A
Taking Terconazole While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Terconazole?
Vaginal terconazole has not been studied during breastfeeding. Other antifungal agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant
Maternal / infant drug levels
Vaginal terconazole has not been studied during breastfeeding. Other antifungal agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant
Possible effects of Terconazole on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Terconazole
Clotrimazole, Miconazole.
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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