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.
Recommended Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy
Allergy Medications
First choice:
Claritin; Allegra; loratadine; Zyrtec
Second choice:
Benadryl (diphenhydramine); chlor-trimeton (chlorpheniramine)
Third choice:
Sudafed (after 1st trimester. Limit daily use) In general, avoid any medication that contains phenylephrine.
Nasal spray
Saline nasal spray Ipratropium 0.06% nasal spray
Cromolyn sodium (5.2mg/spray)
Flonase (Fluticasone)
Allergy Eye Drops
Alaway (Ketotifen)
Claritin Eye Drops (Ketotifen)
CVS Eye Itch Relief (Ketotifen)
Systane Zaditor (Ketotifen)
Saline
Decongestant Nasal Spray
Decongestant nose sprays are not recommended during pregnancy.
Cough & Cold
Robitussin DM
Cough & Cold: Cold Rubs
Flonase (Fluticasone)
Allergy Eye Drops
Alaway (Ketotifen)
Claritin Eye Drops (Ketotifen)
CVS Eye Itch Relief (Ketotifen)
Systane Zaditor (Ketotifen)
Saline
Decongestant Nasal Spray
Decongestant nose sprays are not recommended during pregnancy.
Cough & Cold
Robitussin DM
Cough & Cold: Cold Rubs
Halls Menthol Cough Suppressant/Oral Anesthetic
Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant/Topical Analgesic
Cough & Cold: Cough Drops
Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant/Topical Analgesic
Cough & Cold: Cough Drops
Halls Menthol Cough Suppressant/Oral Anesthetic Plus Medicine Center
Ricola Cough Suppressant Throat Drops
Ricola Cough Suppressant Throat Drops
Vicks Menthol Cough Suppressant/Oral Anesthetic Drops
Cough & Cold: Sore Throat Relief
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 Creams
Sore Throat Lozenges with Pain Numbing Relief
Cepacol Maximum Strength Sore Throat Lozenges
First Aid: Anti-itch Creams
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
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
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 Regular or Extra Strength
Tylenol Extra Strength PM Pain Reliever/Sleep Aid
Tylenol PM Extra Strength Pain Reliever/Nighttime Sleep Aid
Hemorrhoid Care
Anusol
Hemorrhoid Care
Anusol
Preparation H
Medicated Wipes with Aloe
Hemorrhoidal Cream with Maximum Strength Pain Relief
Hemorrhoidal Ointment
Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
Hemorrhoidal Cream with Maximum Strength Pain Relief
Hemorrhoidal Ointment
Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
Tucks Witch Hazel Hemorrhoidal Medicated Pads
Stomach Remedies: Antacids
Gaviscon
Stomach Remedies: Antacids
Gaviscon
Antacid with Calcium, Chewable Tablets
Extra Strength Antacid, Chewable Tablets
Extra Strength Liquid Antacid
Extra Strength Antacid, Chewable Tablets
Extra Strength Liquid Antacid
Maalox Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Antacid/Antigas, Chewable Tablets
or liquid
or liquid
Mylanta Antacid/Anti-gas
Regular Strength
Maximum Strength
Ultimate Strength
Maximum Strength
Ultimate Strength
Pepcid AC Original Strength Acid Reducer 10 mg, Tablets
Rolaids
Extra Strength
Multi-Symptom Antacid & Antigas
Plus Extra Strength Antacid & Antigas
Tagamet 200mg
Tums
Regular Strength
E-X 750 Extra Strength
E-X 750 Extra Strength
Ultra 1000 Maximum Strength
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
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
Miralax
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
Miralax
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
Phazyme Ultra- Strength Gas Relief
Rolaids Multi-Symptom Antacid & Anti-gas
Simethicone /Anti-Gas
Stomach Remedies: Nausea/Vomiting
Stomach Remedies: Nausea/Vomiting
(Contact us if you are unable to keep any food or liquids down for 24 hours.)
Preggie Pops
Preggie Pops
Unisom
Benadryl 25-50mg with vitamin B6 25-50mg q 6 hours
Emetrol; sea-bands
Stomach Remedies: Stool Softeners
Benadryl 25-50mg with vitamin B6 25-50mg q 6 hours
Emetrol; sea-bands
Stomach Remedies: Stool Softeners
Colace Stool Softener 50 mg
Colace Stool Softener 100 mg
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Generic Clotrimazole 7 Vaginal Cream
Monistat 7 Vaginal Cream (Miconazole)
Monistat 7 Suppositories – Insert only ½ way!
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Generic Clotrimazole 7 Vaginal Cream
Monistat 7 Vaginal Cream (Miconazole)
Monistat 7 Suppositories – Insert only ½ way!