Safe Medications in Pregnancy
Safe medications to use in pregnancy
Do not use a medication until you clear it with your obstetrician unless it is prescribed by them. There are some over the counter (OTC) medications that are considered safe for common discomforts of pregnancy when taken as directed. All medications listed are available at your local drug store without a prescription. Generic brands are fine if available.
If symptoms continue or become more pronounced, please call the office (903) 753-7658.
Acne
Benzoyl Peroxide
Cold/Sinusitis
Benadryl
Cepocal Throat Lozenges
Chloraseptic Spray
Chlortrimeton
Claritin
Cold Exe Lozenges
Mucinex DM
Ocean Nasal Spray
Plain or Extra Strength Tylenol
Robitussin DM Plain
Sudafed Plain
Vitamin C 500mg daily in addition to a prenatal vitamin
Zyrtec
Constipation
To relieve constipation increase the intake of fluids, apple juice, fiber and water.
Milk of Magnesia
Metamucil
Prunes or Prune juice
Surfak or Colace (stool softner)
Dulcolax
Diarrhea
Keep well hydrated with clear liquids including bouillon, jello, 7-up, soup, or Gatorade.
Kaopectate
Immodium AD
BRAT diet (bread, rice, applesauce, toast)
Cough
Cough Lozenges
- Benadryl
Dry nose/nose bleeds
Ocean Nasal Spray-Day Time
Gas
Mylicon
Headaches
If you do not obtain relieve with the treatments listed or have visual disturbances, call the office.
Plain or Extra Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen products only)
Ice Packs
Heartburn or Indigestion
Avoid spicy foods. Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
Gaviscon
Maalox
Mylanta
Pepcid AC
Prilosec
Riopan
Rolaids
Tums
Zantac
Hemorrhoids
Straining and constipation may cause hemorrhoids. Increase the amount of fluids and fiber in your diet to reduce constipation. Sitting in a tub of warm water is a soothing measure for hemorrhoids.
Anusol
Proctofoam
Hot sitz baths
Nypercainal Ointment
Preparation H
Witch Hazel Tucks Pads
Lice
Nix
Minor Skin infections
Polysporin
Nasal Congestion
Sudafed
- Claritin
Nausea /Motion Sickness
Eating something dry immediately upon wakening such as toast or crackers will ease nausea. Instead of eating three large meals, try eating six smaller bland meals spaced evenly throughout the day. If you feel that your nausea is uncontrolled, you may need a prescription medication.
Emetrol-cola flavored drink
Ginger Capsules (250 mg 4 times a day)
Sea Band Acupressure Wristbands
Antivert
Dramamine
Unisom
Painful urination
CALL OFFICE FOR PRESCRIPTION
Runny Nose/Allergies
Zyrtec
Chlor-Trimeton
Tavist Allergy
Benadryl
Unisom
Skin Itching
Straining and constipation may cause hemorrhoids. Increase the amount of fluids and fiber in your diet to reduce constipation. Sitting in a tub of warm water is a soothing measure for hemorrhoids.
Aveeno Lotion/cream/bath
Benadryl Lotion
Calamine Lotion
Sama Lotion
Sore Throat
Tylenol
Warm Salt Water
Yeast infection
Gyne-Lotrimin 3
Gyne-Lotrimin 7
Mycelex 7
