Acrivastine and pregnancy
Acrivastine is not usually recommended during pregnancy because there is very little information about its use in pregnancy. Other antihistamines that we know more about may be more suitable.
If you think you need to take acrivastine in pregnancy, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. They will be able to help you decide, or may suggest other medicines for you.
Acrivastine and breastfeeding
If your baby is healthy, you can take acrivastine while breastfeeding. However, it's better to only take it occasionally or for a short time. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first as other medicines might be better.
It's important not to share a bed with your baby while you're taking acrivastine.
We do not know how much acrivastine gets into breast milk but it's only likely to be low levels. It's unlikely to cause any side effects in your baby.
Capsules containing acrivastine that you buy from a pharmacy may also contain pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine is generally not recommended while you're breastfeeding.
It's very rare for breastfed babies to have side effects from medicines you're taking. But it's important to keep monitoring your baby if you're taking any medicine while breastfeeding.
Contact your healthcare professional or call 111 as soon as possible if you notice that your baby:
- is not feeding as well as usual
- seems unusually sleepy
- seems irritable
If your baby has any symptoms that are not listed, or if you're worried about them, you can also call 111 or contact any healthcare professional.
Keep breastfeeding as usual until you've got advice about your baby's symptoms.
Acrivastine and fertility
There's no evidence to suggest that taking acrivastine will reduce fertility in either men or women.
But speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant.
Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:
- trying to get pregnant
- pregnant
- breastfeeding