Whilst no teratogenic effects have been demonstrated in animal experiments, the use of Strepsils Max Pro Honey & Lemon 8.75 mg Lozenge should, if possible, be avoided during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
During the 3rd trimester, flurbiprofen is contraindicated as there is a risk of premature closure of the foetal ductus arteriosus with possible persistent pulmonary hypertension. The onset of labour may be delayed and the duration increased with an increased bleeding tendency in both mother and child (see Contraindications).
Flurbiprofen appears in the breast milk in very low concentration and is unlikely to affect the breastfed infant adversely.