Claritin, however, has been linked to several disorders, including but not limited to, respiratory illness and irregular heartbeat. In April 2002, the European Medicines Evaluation Agency (EMEA) announced it was conducting a safety review of the drug after receiving an alarming number of reports from Sweden of birth defects in children born to mothers who used Claritin while pregnant. An investigation is still ongoing. Officials with Schering-Plough say the cases simply "constitute random events".
Breast milk: Milk from the breast . Human milk contains a balance of nutrients that closely matches infant requirements for brain development, growth and a healthy immune system . Human milk also contains immunologic agents and other compounds that act against viruses , bacteria , and parasites. Since an infant's immune system is not fully developed until age 2, human milk provides a distinct advantage over formula.
Claritin and Pregnancy. This eMedTV page discusses Claritin and pregnancy. It describes the results of clinical studies, details how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy, and explains why a pregnant woman should still discuss Claritin use with her doctor.
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