Levocetirizine and Pregnancy: Risks & Safety Information

Levocetirizine is not recommended for use in pregnancy

Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that is used to treat allergies. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy because there is limited safety data available. Animal studies have shown that levocetirizine can cross the placenta and may affect fetal development. However, there are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women to confirm these findings. Therefore, levocetirizine should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of using levocetirizine. There may be other medications that are safer for use during pregnancy.

Alternative medications for allergies during pregnancy

Some alternative medications that may be safer for use during pregnancy include:

* Oral antihistamines:

* Loratadine (Claritin)

* Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

* Fexofenadine (Allegra)

* Nasal sprays:

* Fluticasone (Flonase)

* Triamcinolone (Nasacort)

* Mometasone (Nasonex)

* Eye drops:

* Ketotifen (Zaditor)

* Cromolyn sodium (Opticrom)

It is important to talk to your doctor about the best medication for your allergies during pregnancy.