Medications Allowed During Pregnancy

I'm frequently asked this question, so I thought I would post the meds my doctor said I could take when I was pregnant.

For Digestive Upsets

• Antacids for acid indigestion or heartburn (Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, Maalox)
• Simethicone for gas pains (Gas-X, Mylicon, Phazyme)
• For patients on low salt diets, Riopan

For Cough or Colds

• Guaifenesin cold preparations (Robitussin)
• Guaifenesin plus dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM, Benylin Expectorant, Nyquil, Vicks Cough Syrup)
• Cough Drops
• Vick's Vaporub

For Pain Relief, Headache or Fever

• Acetominophen (Tylenol, Anacin-3)

For Allergy Relief

• Chlorpheniramine antihistamine alone (ChlorTrimeton Allergy Tablets)
• Avoid decongestant sprays, as they can damage nasal passages if used frequently

For Constipation, Diarrhea and Hemorrhoids

• Bulking agents can be used regularly (metamucil, citrucel)
• Drink plenty of water and eat fruits, vegetables, and bran foods
• Laxatives can be used occasionally (Kaopectate, Donnagel)
• Tucks, Preparation H or Anusol for hemorrhoids
• Pepto-Bismol should be avoided, as it contains aspirin

For Insomnia

• Diphenhydramine (Benedryl, Nytol, Sominnex-2)

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