Safe Meds During Pregnancy
Safe Medications
One of our more common questions from new mothers is about medications and how they might affect their new baby. We’re here to answer your questions.
Safe Meds During Pregnancy
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If you are pregnant or nursing, it’s even more difficult if you have a cold or virus. If you experience symptoms, check this list first before calling your doctor.
If a medication is not on this list, please call our office (910)323-2103 and leave a detailed message for the Triage Nurse at Ext 445 before taking it. She will document your call, pull your chart, consult with the doctor, and call you back with further instructions.
| Symptom | Medicine |
| Acne | Over-the-counter creams and astringents are okay |
| Allergies/Hayfever | Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, Tylenol Sinus( or store brand) |
| Multiple cold, Flu Symptoms | Tylenol Cold/Flu/sinus Products(or store brand), Motrin cold/flu/sinus(or store Brand), If using liquid Cold/Flu/Sinus, choose liquids that are alcohol free |
| Constipation | Stool Softeners: Colace or Surfak | Laxatives: Senokot, Dulcolax, or Milk of Magnesia |
| Cough | Robitussin Products “Alcohol Free” |
| Diarrhea | Kaopectate, Immodium |
| Dry Skin | Lotions, creams are okay. No need to buy expensive brands. |
| Fever, Headache, Pain, Body Aches | Tylenol, Extra Strength Tylenol,(acetaminophen), Motrin, Advil,(ibuprofen)before 20 weeks, Aleve(naproxen) before 20 weeks |
| Gas | Mylicon (simethicone) |
| Heartburn | Tums, Mylanta, Maalox, Pepcid, Tagamet for severe heartburn |
| Hemorrhoids | Tucks Pads, Preparation H, Anusol |
| Insomnia (Trouble Staying or Falling Asleep) | Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex(diphenhydramine) |
| Minor Cuts or Scrapes | Neosporin (or store brand antibiotic) |
| Minor Rash/Itchy Skin | Hydrocortisone cream |
| Nausea and/or Vomiting | Vitamin B6 25 mg by mouth three times a day or Dramamine |
| Sore/Scratchy Throat | Cepacol Lozenges, Chloraseptic Lozenges |
| Stuffy Nose | Sudafed(pseudoephedrine), Saline Nasal Spray |
| Vaginal Yeast Infection | Monistat(or store brand), Lotrimin, Femstat |