Being pregnant before, I often found myself wondering what medications would be safe to take during pregnancy and was so tired of googling every time I had diarrhea,cold, constipation, etc. After searching several times and being a nurse myself. I wanted to "solve" this problem once in for all and came across this useful information on my OB's website. I thought I would share this list with all of you.
| USE OF MEDICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY |
| There is no medication considered to be 100% safe for long-term use in pregnancy. Each medication carries risks and benefits. Therefore, it is recommended that you: |
| 1. | Limit the use of medication unless you are severely impaired or the medication is recommended by your doctor. |
| 2. | Minimize the number of days or doses taken. |
THESE MEDICATIONS ARE GENERALLY SAFE
CHOICES FOR: |
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ALLERGIES
Claritin or Claritin-D, Allegra or Allegra-D, Zyrtec or Zyrtec-D, Flonase, Benadryl. |
COLD/FEVER
Tylenol or Extra Strength Tylenol, Sudafed, Tylenol Sinus. Increase your fluids and rest. Report a fever over 101.0. |
COUGH
Robitussin DM, and/or cough drops. |
CONSTIPATION
Metamucil, Surfak, Colace, Fibercon. Increase fiber and fluids in your diet. |
DIARRHEA
Kaopectate, Imodium AD. |
HEADACHE
Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol, Acetaminophen. Report any headache not relieved by Tylenol. |
HEARTBURN / INDIGESTION
Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, Pepcid. |
HEMORRHOIDS
Anusol cream or suppositories, Preparation H, Tucks, Witch Hazel |
HERPES
Dom Burrows soaks, Zovirax cream, Valtrex after the first trimester. |
GAS
Mylicon, Mylanta. |
NAUSEA
Vitamin B6 (200 mg) 3 times a day, ginger in any form, Unisom (will make you sleepy). |
SORE THROAT
Cepacol lozenges, warm salt water for gargling, chloroseptic throat spray, Tylenol for pain. |
SKIN IRRITATION/ACNE
Calamine lotion, any topical steroid including hydrocortisone, Neosporin Ointment, any benzoyl peroxide product. |
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| DO NOT TAKE UNLESS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR |
| • Aspirin |
| • Ibuprofen Products (i.e, Motrin, Advil, Aleve) |
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http://www.completewomenscarecenter.com/faq.shtml
Like I said, this is a list I have found useful and have utilized time and time again during my previous pregnancy. Speak to your OBGYN if you have any issues or concerns.
Have a safe and happy pregnancy!
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