Condition | Approved | DO NOT USE |
Allergies | Claritin, Benadryl, Chlortrimeton | |
Artificial Sweeteners (limit quantity) | Nutrasweet, Splenda | Sweet & Low, Saccharine |
Constipation | Colace, FiberCon, Metamucil, Citrucel, Milk of Magnesia | |
Cough/Colds | Tylenol Sinus | Nyquil/Dayquil |
Heartburn/Indigestion | Mylanta, TUMS, Pepcid, Maalox, Gaviscon | Pepto-Bismol |
Hemorrhoids | Preparation H, Anusol HC | |
Nasal Congestion | Saline Nasal Spray (Ocean Mist), Claritin, Robitussin | |
Pain/Fever/Headache | Tylenol (regular & extra strength) | Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve |
Rash/Itching | Benadryl, Benadryl Lotion, Hydrocortisone cream 1% | |
Sleep Aid | Benadryl, Tylenol PM | |
Sore Throat | Cepacol, Chloraseptic Spray | |
Yeast Infection | Monistat 7, Lotrisone-7 |
*In general, try to avoid taking any medication in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, if you do need to take something, the medications listed above are considered safe in pregnancy. If your symptoms persist after treatment, please call our office.