Safe Medications During Pregnancy
Obstetrics and Gynecology • 931-245-8100 • PremierMed.com
During pregnancy women can be more susceptible to ailments like cold, flu and other conditions. Only certain medications are safe during pregnancy. The following are considered safe. Follow the labels for dosage and directions. Contact our office if you have questions.
Acne
Benzoyl Peroxide
Cold/Allergies
Allegra, Xyzal, Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Chlor-Trimeton, Dimetapp, Mucinex (Guaifenesin), Vicks Vapor Rub
Constipation
Colace, Miralax, Senakot, Dulcolax Suppository, Fibercon, Metamucil, Fiber Pills
Cough
Mucinex, cough drops, Robitussin (plain and DM)
Crab/Lice
RID
Gas
Gas-x, Mylicon, Phazyme
Headaches/Fever
Cold Compress, Tylenol (regular or extra strength)
Heartburn
Maalox, Mylanta, Pepcid, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete, Prevacid, Prilosec OTC, Rolaids, Tums (limit 4/day)
Hemorrhoids
Anusol/Anusol H.C, Hydrocortisone OTN, Preparation H, Tucks vaseline lotion applied to tissue
Leg Cramps
Magnesium supplements
Nasal spray
Saline nasal spray
Nausea
Vitamin B6 25mg 3 times a day and Unisom (doxylamine) at bedtime, Dramamine, Emetrol, Ginger capsules 250mg 4 times a day, high complex carbs at bedtime, Sea bands (acupressure)
Pain
Tylenol, Tylenol extra strength
Rash
Benadryl, Benadryl cream, Hydrocortisone cream or Hydrocortisone ointment
Sleep Aids
Benadryl, Camomile tea, Unisom (doxylamine), Tylenol PM
Throat
Cepacol, Cepastat, Chloraseptic throat spray, salt water gargle w/ warm water, throat lozenges
Tooth pain
Orajel
Yeast infection
Gyne-lotrimin, Monistat- 3 or 7
Prenatal Vitamins
Any over-the-counter prenatal vitamin with DHA and folic acid