Safe Medications I can take while Pregnant.
William R. Dorsey D.O.
Trisha A. Pachaino D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
(937) 439-5252

(877) 439-5252
Condition
 Safe Medication to Take During Pregnancy*
Allergy
 Benadryl  (diphenhydramine), Claritin




Cold & Flu
 Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Tylenol Cold
Warm salt/water gargle
Saline nasal drops or spray

Sudafed, Actifed, Dristan, Neosynephrine*

Robitussin DM, Trind-DM, Vicks Cough Syrup, Romilar, Halls*

*Do not take "SA" (sustained action) forms of these drugs or the
"Multi-Symptom" forms of these drugs.



Constipation
 Metamucil
Citrucil
Fiberall/Fibercon
Colace
Milk of Magnesia
Senekot


Diarrhea
 For 24 hours, only after 12 weeks of pregnancy:
Kaopectate
Immodium

Parepectolin



First Aid
Ointment
 J & J

Bacitracin

Neosporin

Polysporin
Headache
 Tylenol (acetaminophen)



Heartburn
 Maalox
Mylanta
Tums
Riopan
Titralac
Gaviscon



Hemorrhoids
 Preparation H

Anusol

Tucks

Witch hazel



Nausea and
Vomiting
 Vitamin B6 100 mg tablet
Emetrol (if not diabetic)

Emetrex
Sea bands

Ginger or candied ginger


Rashes
 Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
Caladryl lotion or cream
Benadryl cream

Oatmeal bath (Aveeno)

Yeast Infection
 Monistat or Terazol

Do not insert applicator too far
*Please Note: No drug can be considered 100% safe to use during pregnancy.
Can I Take Alternative Therapies During Pregnancy?

Many pregnant women believe "natural" products can be safely used to relieve nausea,
backache, and other annoying symptoms of pregnancy, but many of these so called natural
products have not been tested for their safety and effectiveness in non pregnant women,
much less in pregnant women. Therefore, it is very important to check with your health care
provider before taking any alternative therapies. He or she will not recommend a product or
therapy until it is shown to be safe and effective.
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