Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility: If the patient is pregnant or breast-feeding, thinks she may be pregnant or is planning to have a baby, ask the doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
If the patient is pregnant, the benefits of using Rivetal must be assessed against the possible effects on the unborn child. Rivetal should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. The patient should not breast-feed during treatment with Rivetal.