Neo-Penotran/Neo-Penotran Forte/Neo-Penotran Forte-L is contraindicated for use during the 1st trimester of pregnancy in women.
Pregnancy Category B for metronidazole and lidocaine and pregnancy category C for miconazole. After the 1st trimester of pregnancy, Neo-Penotran/Neo-Penotran Forte/Neo-Penotran Forte-L may be used in cases considered essential by a physician, but should be used under control.
Breastfeeding should be discontinued since metronidazole appears in the milk. It can be started again 24-48 hrs after the end of treatment. It is not known whether lidocaine is excreted in human milk; therefore, caution should be observed when Neo-Penotran Forte L is administered to a nursing woman.