Pregnancy: There are no adequate data from the use of pantoprazole in pregnant women. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity. Preclinical studies revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or teratogenic effects. The potential risk for humans is unknown. Pantoprazole should not be used during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding: Animal studies have shown excretion of pantoprazole in breast milk. Excretion into human milk has been reported. Pantoprazole should not be used during breast-feeding.