Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of brincidofovir during breastfeeding. Individuals with smallpox are recommended not to breastfeed their infant because of the risk of passing variola virus to the infant through direct contact. This precaution probably applies to monkeypox, also. Providing pumped milk to the infant may be possible if no lesions are near the breast and adequate precautions are taken with respect to cleaning hands, breasts, breast pumps and any other apparatuses used to provide milk to the infant. Until more safety data become available, an alternate drug may be preferred.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Alternate Drugs to Consider

Tecovirimat

Substance Name

Brincidofovir

CAS Registry Number

444805-28-1

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Anti-Infective Agents

Antiviral Agents