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Last Updated: 11/11/2025

Safety of Loratadine During Breastfeeding

Evidencia de Seguridad

  • The FDA classifies loratadine and cetirizine as Category B medications for pregnancy, implying no evidence of fetal harm, although specific data for breastfeeding is limited, according to the British Journal of Dermatology 1

Recomendaciones Clínicas

  • Loratadine and cetirizine are first-line options for allergy treatment during breastfeeding based on available data, as recommended by the British Journal of Dermatology 1