Medications Safe for Pregnancy
Colds and Coughs |
Pain/Headaches |
Sudafed, Dimetapp, Tylenol Sinus, Claritin, Benadryl,
Robitussin, Robitussin DM |
Tylenol or Tylenol ES (acetaminophen)
Maximum of 4 grams daily. Avoid Motrin, Advil, Excedrin, Aleve and Aspirin |
Nausea |
Heartburn, Indigestion, Gas |
Small frequent meals. Bland food.
Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6 25mg + ½ Unisom tablet (not capsules) 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime. |
Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta II, Riopan Plus, Maalox, Zantac, Pepcid, Prilosec OTC
DO NOT USE: Pepto-Bismol |
Hemorrhoids |
Constipation |
Preparation H (cream or suppositories)
Anusol, Tuck Pads, Witch Hazel |
Metamucil (wafers or powder), FiberCon, Citrucel, Milk of Magnesia, Colace |
Insomnia |
Yeast Infections |
Benadryl 25mg caps 1 to 3 at bedtime
Unisom 25mg tabs (NOT caps) 1 at bedtime |
Monistat 3 or 7 (It is best to consult your doctor before you self prescribe) |
Sore Throat |
Diarrhea |
Cepacol, Chloraseptic
Any cough drops |
Imodium (as directed)
BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) |
Artificial Sweeteners |
Toothache/Dentist |
NutraSweet and Splenda
DO NOT USE: Sweet and Low (pink pkg) |
Orajel. The dentist may use novacaine and take x-rays with a lead shield |
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