Safe Medications During Pregnancy

The following medications can be used during your pregnancy in acute situations.  They are available over the counter.

• Acne - Benzyl Peroxide creams

• Back Pain - Tylenol (Acetaminophen 650mg), Maternity Belt

• Cold/Flu/Cough - Plain versions of: Tylenol, Mucinex, Robitussin, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, Benadryl, Cough Drops (Halls, Vitamin C), Vick’s Vapor Rub, Nasal Saline

• Constipation - Milk of Magnesia, Fiber Supplements (Metamucil, FiberCon, Fiber Choice, Citrucel, Benefiber), Dulcolax, Colace, use glycerin or dulcolax suppositories sparingly if necessary

• Diarrhea - Don’t eat for 4-6 hours, start clear liquids, then progress to bland foods. Imodium and Kaopectate can be used sparingly.

• Fever - Tylenol (Acetaminophen 650mg)

• Gas - Gas X

• Headaches/Migraines - Tylenol (Acetaminophen 650mg)

• Heartburn/Indigestion - Tums, Mylanta, Prilosec, Pepcid, Maalox

• Hemorrhoids - Preparation H, Anusol, Tucks Pads

• Nausea - Small frequent meals, ginger ale, Unisom

• Sinus/Allergies - Claritin, Benadryl, Vick’s Vapor Rub, Nasal Saline

• Sleep Aid - Benadryl, Tylenol PM, Magnesium supplement

• Sore Throat - Chloraseptic spray, Cepacol Spray, Cough drops

• Yeast Infection - Monistat