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
Clindamycin
Topical Erythromycin
Avoid:
Accutane
Retin-A
Tetracycline
Minocycline
Antibiotics
Ceclor
Cephalosporins
E-mycins
Keflex
Macrobid/Macrodantin
Penicillin
Azithromycin
Avoid:
Cipro
Tetracycline
Minocycline
Levaquin
Colds/ Allergies
Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec
Chlor-Trimeton, Dimetapp
Drixoral-Non-Drowsy
Mucinex (guaifenesin)
Sudafed*/Sudafed-12 Hour*
Sudafed PE Pseudoephedrine*
Tylenol Cold & Sinus*
Vicks Vapor Rub
*Avoid during first trimester
Avoid:
Airborne
Constipation
Colace, Miralax, Senakot
Dulcolax Suppository
Fibercon, Metamucil
Fiber Pills
Cough
Mucinex
Cough Drops
Phenergan w/Codeine if prescribed
Robitussin (plain & DM)
Crab/Lice
RID
Avoid:
Kwell
Gas
Gas-X
Mylicon
Phazyme
Headaches /Fever
Cold Compress
Tylenol (regular or extra strength)
Acetaminophen
Heartburn
(Avoid lying down for at least 1 hour after meals)
Aciphex, Maalox, Mylanta, Pepcid
Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete
Prevacid, Prilosec OTC, Rolaids, Zantac
Tums (limit 4/day)
Avoid:
Pepto Bismol
Hemorrhoids
Anusol/Anusol H.C.
(RX: Analapram 2.5%)
Hydrocortisone OTC
Preparation H, Tucks
Vaseline lotion applied to tissue
Herpes
Acyclovir
Famvir
Valtrex
Leg Cramps
Magnesium Supplements
Nasal Spray
Saline Nasal Spray
Avoid:
Afrin
Nausea
Vitamin B6, 25 mg, 3 times daily
Unisom 1/4 or 1/2 tablet at bedtime
Vitamin B6 and Unisom at bedtime
Dramamine, Emetrol
Ginger Root 250 mg, 4 times daily
High complex carbs @ bedtime
Sea Bands – Acupressure
Pain
Tylenol, Lortab**, Percocet**, Vicodin**
**Narcotic medications should only be used when prescribed for a legitimate
medical problem by a doctor for a short period of time.
Avoid:
Motrin, ibuprofen, and aspirin
Rash
Benadryl
1% Hydrocortisone Cream
Sleep Aids
Ambien, Benadryl, Chamomile Tea
Unisom, Tylenol PM
Warm milk — add vanilla/sugar for flavor
Throat
Cepacol, Cepastat
Salt Water Gargle w/ warm water
Throat Lozenges
Tooth Pain
Orajel
Yeast Infection
Gyne-lotrimin, Monistat-3
Terazol-3
Prenatal Vitamins
Any over the counter prenatal vitamins with
DHA (e.g. Expecta® Prenatal)