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Approved Medications

 

Although you should try to minimize medication during your pregnancy, sometimes it is necessary for your health and comfort to take some type of medication. This list includes medicines that are safe for consumption during pregnancy.
Approved Medications/Care During Pregnancy

Although you should try to minimize medication during your pregnancy, sometimes it is necessary for your health and comfort to take some type of medication. This list includes medicines that are safe for consumption during pregnancy. Generic equivalents are acceptable.

Allergies/Colds/Flu

Always check over-the-counter cold medication for alcohol, sugar, caffeine, or aspirin. Medication should be taken as directed and for no longer than seven days. If symptoms persist, call our office.

Claritin

Regular Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)

Mucinex

Zyrtec

Robitussin DM

Cough/Throat Lozenges

Tylenol Cold

Saline Nasal Spray/Rinse

Other helpful suggestions:

Cool mist humidifier/vaporizer. Mentholated Vapor Rub.

Constipation
The following medication can be taken for constipation relief:

Colace 100mg 1 or 2 daily

Metamucil/Citrucel

Miralax

Milk of Magnesia

Other helpful suggestions:

                                     Increase water intake to 8-10 eight-ounce glasses daily

                                     Eat plenty of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables and fiber

                                     Get adequate exercise; walking is a good exercise during pregnancy

If constipation persists, call our office for further instructions

Diarrhea

Generally diarrhea is a symptom of a viral illness that will run its course in a few days.

You might also try the B.R.A.T diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast/tea). If diarrhea persists, call for further instructions.

Hemorrhoids
The following medication can be used for relief of hemorrhoids:
Anusol
Preparation H

Tucks

Other helpful suggestions:

Soak in a warm bath

Aches/Pains/Headache

Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, or generic Acetaminophen

Motrin, Advil or generic Ibuprofen – for use after 20 weeks gestation discuss with your physician

No Aspirin unless prescribed by your physician

 Heartburn/Indigestion/Upset Stomach
The following over-the-counter medications can be taken for indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach:

Gaviscon

Maalox

Mylanta, Mylanta II

Rolaids

Tums – Do Not Exceed recommended dose on bottle.

The following medications may be used only on the advice of your physician:

Pepcid

Zantac

Prilosec

Prevacid

Nausea/Morning Sickness

The following medication can be taken for relief of nausea:

Vitamin B6 (50mg twice daily)

Other helpful suggestions:

Ginger Root (2 tablets, 2-4 times a day)

Small frequent meals

8-10 glasses of water a day as fluids between meals tend to decrease nausea

Yeast Infection

The following medication can be used for relief of vaginal yeast infection:

Monistat – Intravaginal with applicator or intravaginal suppository as directed. Topical cream for external symptoms as directed. Avoid vaginal intercourse during treatment.

Call if symptoms persist.

Other helpful suggestions:

You can help prevent yeast infections by making sure that your genital area stays as dry as

possible and can “breathe”. For example:

Wear cotton, not nylon, underwear, and avoid tight-fitting pants and panty hose

Change out of a wet swimsuit right away

Avoid douches and feminine sprays, scented toilet paper, and deodorant tampons

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