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In general, try to avoid taking any medications in the first
twelve weeks of pregnancy. If, however, you do need to take
something, please follow the medications listed below. If
the condition continues, or you have any questions, do not
hesitate to call our office. A generic replacement may also
prove effective and less costly.
| Condition |
Acceptable |
DO NOT USE |
| Antihistamines |
Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl, Dimetapp |
|
| Artifical Sweeteners |
NutraSweet |
Sweet and Low |
| Constipation |
Colace, FiberCon, Fiberall, Citrucel, Milk of Magnesia,
Metamucil |
|
| Cough/Colds |
Robitussin (cough), Robitussin DM (non productive cough) |
|
| Nasal Congestion |
Robitussin CF, Tavist D, Sudafed (pseudoephedrine),
Ocean Mist nasal spray |
Don’t take Sudafed if history
of high blood pressure |
| Diarrhea |
Imodium (only 1 dose, then call office if it persists),
BRAT foods (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) |
|
| Heartburn/Indigestion |
Tums, Tagamet, Rolaids, Zantac Acid, Gas-X, Mylanta
(ok in first 12 weeks) |
Pepto-Bismol |
| Hemorrhoids |
Anusol, Preparation H |
|
| Nausea |
Small frequent meals, Ginger Ale, Vitamin B6 (be cautious
on amount of dosage), Syrup from canned fruits (e.g.,
peaches/pears) |
|
| Pain/fever |
Tylenol (acetaminophen) |
Aspirin, Motrin, Codeine (by Prescription),
Advil, Aleve |
| Runny Nose |
Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Chlor-Trimeton (Chlorpheniramine) |
|
| Sore Throat |
Cepacol, Chloraseptic |
|
| Yeast Infections |
Monistat 7 |
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