<p><strong>Pregnancy&nbsp;</strong>Category C. Safe usage of this preparation in pregnancy has not been established. Primaquine is contraindicated in pregnant women. Even if a pregnant woman is G6PD normal, the fetus may not be.&nbsp;Animal data show toxicity to reproduction.<br />
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<strong>Lactation</strong>: It is not known whether Primaquine is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Primaquine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.</p>