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Prenatal Care
Medications
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant you may have noticed most medications feature warning labels that read, “Ask your doctor before use if you are pregnant.” For quick reference, we have compiled a list of over-the-counter medications generally considered safe for pregnant women. Please call us if you have any questions.
Over-the-Counter Medications
Please note this is not an all-inclusive list of medications. If you have questions about medications, please call our office.
Upper Respiratory Infections
- Coughs: Plain Robitussin
- Sinus congestion and colds: Plain Sudafed, Tylenol Sinus,Cool mist vaporizer
- Antihistamines: Chlortrimetron, Actifed, Sudafed Plus
- Avoid nasal sprays — except saline-only sprays
Sore Throat
- Lozenges: Cepacol, Chloraseptic
- Cough drops: Halls, Vicks, or lemon drops
Headache, Pain, Fever
- Tylenol or other acetaminophene products: 650 mg. to 1,000 mg. every 3 1/2 to 4 hours as needed. If not relieved, please call our office.
Heartburn
- Sodium free antacids: Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Tums
Gas
- Simethicone Products: Gas-X
Acid Reflux
- Prilosec, Zantac 75 mg (1-2 times daily)
Constipation
- Stool softeners: Colace (Docusate sodium), Fibercon, Metamucil (powder or wafers)
- Laxatives: Doxidan, Milk of Magnesia, Peri-Colace
Diarrhea
- Kaopectate, Imodium, Imodium AD
Avoid dairy products and stop prenatal vitamins until diarrhea subsides. If not resolved in 24-36 hours, please call our office.
Insect Bites & Rashes
- Lotions: Calamine, Caladryl.
If rash is unusual or persists, please call our office.
Hemorrhoids
- Preparation H, Anusol
*There are no "guarantees" regarding safety of medications in pregnancy, so avoid taking medications you do not need.
**Please follow package directions for all medications.