Safe Medicines During Pregnancy
Always check with your Women’s Care physician if you have questions about taking medications during pregnancy. Listed below are a few recommendations for over-the-counter options that you may take while pregnant.
Allergy Medications
Benadryl
Claritin
Loratadine
Sudafed PE
Tylenol Allergy Multi Symptom
Zyrtec
Allergy Eye Drops
Medicated Allergy Eye drops not recommended during pregnancy; may use Saline only
Nasal Spray
Medicated Nose Sprays not recommended during pregnancy; may use Saline
Cold & Flu
TheraFlu Flu & Sore Throat
Cough & Cold
Robitussin DM
Cough & Cold: Cold Rubs
Halls Menthol Cough Suppressant / Oral Anesthetic
Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant / Topical Analgesic
Cough & Cold: Cold Drops
Halls Menthol-Cough Suppressant / Oral Anesthetic Plus Medicine
Ricola Cough Suppressant Throat Drops
Vicks Menthol Cough Suppressant / Oral Anesthetic Drops
Cough & Cold: Sore Throat Relief
Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat Spray
Cepacol Sugar Free Extra Strength Sore Throat Lozenges with Pain Numbing Relief
Cepacol Maximum Strength Sore Throat Lozenges
First Aid: Anti-Itch Cream
Aveeno Active Naturals Anti-Itch Concentrated Lotion
Aveeno Calamine & Pramoxine HCl Anti-Itch Cream with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal Steroid Free
Benadryl Original or Extra Strength Itch Stopping Cream or Gel
Calamine Lotion
Cortaid Anti-Itch Cream, Maximum Strength1% Hydrocortisone
Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream
Eucerin Calming Itch Relief Treatment
Gold Bond Medicated Body Lotion Extra Strength or Anti-Itch Cream
Lanacane Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cream
Sarna Anti-itch Lotion
Lice Treatment
NIX
Pain Relief
*Long-term chronic use is not advised.
Tylenol Regular or Extra Strength
Tylenol Extra Strength PM Pain Reliever /Sleep Aid
Tylenol PM Extra Strength Pain Reliever /Nighttime Sleep Aid
Hemorrhoid Care
Anusol
Preparation H
Medicated Wipes with Aloe
Hemorrhoidal Cream with Maximum Strength Pain Relief
Hemorrhoidal Ointment
Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
Tucks Witch Hazel Hemorrhoidal Medicated Pads
Stomach Remedies: Antacids
Gaviscon
Antacid with Calcium, Chewable Tablets
Extra Strength Antacid, Chewable Tablets
Extra Strength Liquid Antacid
Maalox Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Antacid/Antigas, Chewable Tablets or Liquid
Mylanta Antacid / Anti-Gas
– Regular Strength
– Maximum Strength
– Ultimate Strength Pepcid AC Original Strength Acid Reducer 10 mg, Tablets
Rolaids
– Extra Strength
Multi-Symptom Antacid & Anti-Gas
Plus Extra Strength Antacid & Anti-Gas
Tagamet 200mg
Tums
– Regular Strength
E-X 750 Extra Strength
E-X 750 Extra Strength
Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength
Zantac 75mg
Stomach Remedies: Anti-Diarrheal
* Call before taking to assess medical condition.
Imodium A-D Anti-Diarrheal
Imodium A-D Advanced Anti-Diarrheal /Anti-Gas Caplets
Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Caplets
Stomach Remedies: Fiber Supplements
Citrucel Methylcellulose Fiber Therapy for Regularity
Fiber Choice Fiber Supplement
Metamucil Fiber Laxative
Stomach Remedies: Gas Relief
Gas-X Extra Strength Anti-gas
Gas-X Extra Strength Anti-gas Plus Antacid with Maalox
Mylanta Regular or Maximum Strength Gas Simethicone /Anti-Gas Phazyme Ultra Strength Gas Relief
Rolaids Multi-Symptom Antacid & Anti-gas
Stomach Remedies: Nausea/Vomiting
* Contact us if you are unable to keep any food or liquids down for 24 hours.
Emetrol Nausea Relief
Vitamin B6 100mg
Sea-Band Wristbands
Stomach Remedies: Stool Softeners
Colace Stool Softener 50 mg
Colace Stool Softener 100 mg
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Monistat 7 Cream
Monistat 7 Suppositories
Medications that are safe to take for cold symptoms during pregnancy:
- Sore throat sprays or lozenges
- Dextromethorphan (Robitussin)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Cough drops
- Sudafed PE or products containing Phenylephrine HCL- avoid using during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy
- Mentholated rubs
- Vaporizers or saline nose drops/sprays
- Vitamin C
*Call your doctor if you experience a severe headache unrelieved by Tylenol or persistent vomiting or diarrhea greater than 24 hours.
How to prevent the spread of influenza and cold viruses:
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after shaking hands or touching anything dirty. Scrub with soap and hot water for at least 30 seconds.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth, which may increase the chance of infection.
- Stay home from work and school when you are sick.
- Avoid sharing food, eating utensils, drinking glasses, pens and pencils, towels and other personal items.
- Don’t reuse or share bottles of water.