Medications Approved for Use in Pregnancy | Women's Health Care, Inc.

Medications Approved for Use in Pregnancy

In general, it is recommended to avoid any medications the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. Listed below are medicines that may be used during pregnancy. It is important to notify your doctor of any prescription drugs you are taking.

Pain medication Tylenol (acetaminophen) for minor aches and pains Codeine (by prescription) Contact physician regarding use of: Aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Aleve	Decongestants/coughs Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) caution if you have high blood pressure Robitussin CF, DM Tavist D Ocean mist nasal spray	Heartburn Tums Rolaids Gas-X Mylanta Pepcid Zantac DO NOT USE: Pepto-Bismol
Nausea Small, frequent meals Vitamin B6 Doxylamine Sweet fruit syrup from canned fruits Ginger Ale Sea band or Relief band	Antihistamines Zyrtec Claritin Dimetapp Benadryl	Yeast infections Monistat
Diarrhea Immodium BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) call office if diarrhea persists	Constipation Colace Metamucil FiberCon Citrucel Milk of Magnesia	Hemorrhoids Preparation H
Toothache Orajel	Lice Rid DO NOT USE: Kwell	Sweeteners Nutrisweet

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