Premier Medical Group - Multispeciality Practice in Clarksville, Tennessee

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)

 

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