Use in pregnancy: The safety of Meronem in human pregnancy has not been established although animal studies have not shown an adverse effect on the developing fetus.
Meronem should not be used in pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Use in lactation: Meropenem has been reported to be excreted in human milk. Meronem should not be used in breastfeeding women unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the baby.